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Five considerations for hosted virtual desktops

Before you dive into the cloud, make sure you consider the cost and performance of hosted virtual desktops. Continue Reading
Should you deploy disconnected VDI?

Disconnected VDI means remote users can access their desktops from anywhere, but there are some downsides. Continue Reading
Why you need VDI training and how to go about it

VDI requires new hardware and software, so make sure you get some VDI training and certifications under your belt before you deploy virtual desktops. Continue Reading
How Microsoft Windows licensing trips up cloud-based desktops

Microsoft Windows licensing makes it difficult to adopt cloud-based virtual desktops, but there are ways around the complexity. Continue Reading
How virtualized GPU technology renders complex graphics

Virtualized GPU technology is still new, so it's a good time to get in on the ground floor and learn how it renders graphics for remote users. Continue Reading

What are IOPS, and how do they affect virtual desktop performance?

This week, our experts explain why input/output operations per second, or IOPS, matter when measuring virtual desktop performance. Continue Reading
What exactly is included in the Microsoft VDA license cost?

The Virtual Desktop Access license lets users remotely access Windows from more types of devices, but it costs more than Software Assurance. Continue Reading
Explaining app layering and application virtualization benefits

Application virtualization benefits include isolation, on-demand delivery and the ability to deliver apps from a single image. Continue Reading
How single image management software juggles multiple desktop images

Single image management software lets you maintain one image for multiple desktops. Learn how the technology works and its benefits. Continue Reading
Virtualizing applications: How to know which ones to choose

If you're virtualizing applications, look out for apps that require a lot of graphics or disk I/O. They may not be the best candidates. Continue Reading
VMware and Citrix extend virtualization to cloud apps

Web-based and Software as a Service applications are gaining traction in the enterprise. See how VMware and Citrix are moving in that direction. Continue Reading