September 2015
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September 30, 2015
30
Sep'15
What's new with VMware Horizon 6.2, EVO SDDC and Project Enzo?
VMworld may have been a letdown in terms of desktop virtualization news, but VMware did announce Horizon 6.2 and update its EVO:RACK plans, which should interest large VDI shops. Continue Reading
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September 29, 2015
29
Sep'15
What are the benefits of deploying Linux virtual desktops?
Not everyone will need Linux virtual desktops, but one bonus that could sway organizations is not dealing with Windows VDI licensing costs. Continue Reading
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September 25, 2015
25
Sep'15
Why the Type 2 hypervisor is making a comeback
Type 1 hypervisors used to provide a superior user experience, but advances in desktop and laptop technology have erased that advantage, and Type 2 client hypervisors are now back en vogue. Continue Reading
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September 25, 2015
25
Sep'15
Citrix XenClient is going away, but what will replace it?
Citrix's announcement that it will stop selling XenClient didn't include any plans to replace its Type 1 hypervisor. VDI shops are left wondering what's next. Continue Reading
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September 24, 2015
24
Sep'15
Citrix VDI investments questioned amid Dell merger talk
Citrix's future may include a merger with Dell or some other company, or it may get sold off bit by bit – a concerning prospect for Citrix users. Continue Reading
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September 23, 2015
23
Sep'15
Differences between EVO:RAIL, Virtual SAN Ready Nodes and Rapid Desktop Appliance
VMware offers three converged and hyper-converged products that may appeal to VDI shops, but each one works a little bit differently. Continue Reading
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September 22, 2015
22
Sep'15
What's the difference between a VM clone and a template?
Creating virtual machine templates and clones are quick-and-easy ways to deploy multiple VMs, but for your VDI environment to thrive, you should know the best use cases for each method. Continue Reading
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September 21, 2015
21
Sep'15
What VMware certification program changes affect VDI admins?
VMware certificate holders should get ready to do their homework. Nearly all VMware certification programs include new, more strenuous requirements. Continue Reading
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September 11, 2015
11
Sep'15
DaaS providers stack deck in their favor with SLAs
Cloud and desktop-as-a-service providers have ways to keep your money once you subscribe to their offerings. When you sign on the dotted line, you get the assurance of a service-level agreement (SLA) that guarantees uptime for your hosted desktops, ... Continue Reading
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September 02, 2015
02
Sep'15
Federal agencies tout VDI security, flexibility
Several IT pros from federal government agencies face the same dilemma as all IT: How to provide security and the freedom and flexibility to support a mobile workforce. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2015
02
Sep'15
VMware EUC GM sounds off on VDI competition
VMware's EUC GM Sanjay Poonen believes matching Citrix feature-for-feature isn't as important as having a long-term vision for IT organizations. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2015
02
Sep'15
Teradici CEO talks VMware, Citrix HDX and PCoIP roadmap
Teradici's PCoIP has been critical to VMware VDI, but that partnership has been in question. Teradici's CEO discusses that, protocol updates and more. Continue Reading