September 2015

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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