October 2009
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October 29, 2009
29
Oct'09
Top tools for securing a virtual desktop infrastructure
Although security tools for virtual desktop infrastructure are based on traditional technologies, VDI has its own needs. Learn about the best tools to use for virtual desktops. Continue Reading
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October 28, 2009
28
Oct'09
What is a desktop cloud?
Although there's no consensus on how to define "cloud desktop," find out how different people think of clouds and desktops and how that affects their perspective on virtualization. Continue Reading
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October 27, 2009
27
Oct'09
The top 5 ways that VDI can help improve your enterprise's security
Virtual desktop infrastructure can make enterprise security easier to manage. Learn how VDI can help with tasks such as patching, setting firewalls and protecting against viruses. Continue Reading
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October 27, 2009
27
Oct'09
Will Windows 7 fuel desktop virtualization adoption?
Experts ponder whether the hardware requirements of migrating from XP to Windows 7 will kick-start virtual desktop delivery. Continue Reading
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October 27, 2009
27
Oct'09
Capacity planning for Windows Terminal Services
Capacity planning for the latest version of Terminal Services can be confusing, but the trick is to plan based on how TS will be used. Continue Reading
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October 21, 2009
21
Oct'09
Rejoice! Citrix modifies its XenDesktop license plans
Citrix keeps per named user mode pricing but adds a VDI Edition of XenDesktop, partly in reaction to numerous complaints about its announced licensing plans. Continue Reading
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October 20, 2009
20
Oct'09
Taking a fresh look at Terminal Services security
Terminal Services is used to simplify application management, but many admins neglect security on the client side of client/server environments. Learn how to mitigate risk. Continue Reading
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October 15, 2009
15
Oct'09
Manage Remote Desktop Services with Windows PowerShell
Learn how Remote Desktop Services can be managed with PowerShell in Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
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October 15, 2009
15
Oct'09
How to back up PCs in a virtual desktop infrastructure
Virtual desktop infrastructure supposedly makes backups easier, but you should set policies and use agent-based backups, local backups and synchronization to benefit from VDI. Continue Reading
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October 14, 2009
14
Oct'09
Citrix's new licensing scheme could cause price pain
XenDesktop 4.0, which bundles desktop and server licensing, has a new pricing model that moves from concurrent to named licenses. But customers may not be happy with the cost. Continue Reading
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October 13, 2009
13
Oct'09
The first step toward a virtual desktop infrastructure: The assessment
A desktop environment assessment provides administrators with insight into the scope, size and impact of a virtual desktop infrastructure implementation. Continue Reading
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October 08, 2009
08
Oct'09
How to set up Remote Desktop Services on Windows 2008 R2
Learn how to install and configure Remote Desktop Services on Windows 2008 R2 to use Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Gateway Manager and test Microsoft's VDI product. Continue Reading
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October 08, 2009
08
Oct'09
Microsoft releases Sysinternals disk conversion tool
Windows expert Mark Russinovich describes uses for the new, free Sysinternals tool, Disk2vhd. Continue Reading
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October 08, 2009
08
Oct'09
Balance user needs and IT department policy using VDI personalization
The key to a successful virtual desktop infrastructure is not storage or security, but end-user acceptance. Learn how to balance the end-user experience with IT requirements. Continue Reading
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October 07, 2009
07
Oct'09
What is Citrix HDX?
Citrix's updated desktop virtualization product, XenDesktop 4, features upgrades to HDX -- but what exactly is HDX? Continue Reading
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October 06, 2009
06
Oct'09
Citrix blended strategy could drive virtual desktop adoption
Citrix hopes to woo IT shops to virtual desktops by bundling XenApp with XenDesktop 4 and delivering desktops to more devices. Continue Reading
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October 05, 2009
05
Oct'09
Working with Terminal Services RemoteApp
Learn how to use Terminal Services RemoteApp feature in Windows Terminal Services to host remote applications and access hosted apps, allowing for centralized desktop management. Continue Reading
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October 01, 2009
01
Oct'09
Citrix to combine desktop virtualization products, lower costs
Citrix partners and analysts say the company may combine XenApp and XenDesktop, lower costs and simplify licensing to drive desktop virtualization adoption. Continue Reading