Essential Guides

TechTarget editors have curated a collection of “essential” articles on key IT topics. These articles have been packaged into guides which offer our readers comprehensive, problem solving content to help inform and guide their research.

Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards

Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, including the winners of the Best of Citrix Synergy Awards. Continue Reading
Citrix Synergy 2018 conference coverage

Citrix Synergy is May 8-10 in Anaheim, Calif. Stay up to date on all the news and analysis that comes out of the conference. Continue Reading

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Desktop as a service virtually eases deployment, hosting woes

If an organization wants to provide virtual desktops for its users without deploying and managing on-premises VDI, it can recruit desktop as a service. Continue Reading
Understand and evaluate the user profile management system

Profile management tools can help admins keep tabs on user profiles and information as long as they properly evaluate the prospective platforms and the capabilities they can provide. Continue Reading
The definitive VDI cost savings guide

VDI cost is a key consideration in any deployment because the price affects numerous other decisions, including how to manage, maintain and repair the desktops. Continue Reading
The go-to guide for managing VDI users

VDI shops can help keep their end users happy by using user profile management to enable personalization and by taking advantage of VDI monitoring tools. Continue Reading
Buy the right desktop and application virtualization product

Virtualizing both desktops and applications can increase productivity, agility and mobility within a company. Discover the products that can deliver both services to your workers. Continue Reading
The ultimate guide to VDI planning

There is no standard VDI deployment. Each one takes on a life of its own depending on key decisions, including the remote display protocol and the underlying infrastructure. Continue Reading
Nonpersistent vs. persistent VDI showdown

Take a look at persistent and nonpersistent VDI, and see how they differ. Discover tips for the best deployment approaches and the terms behind it all. Continue Reading
Assess and evaluate the range of VDI tools for monitoring deployments

VDI monitoring tools help admins identify where problems reside and the root causes behind them by providing load testing and capacity planning among other capabilities. Continue Reading
Citrix Synergy 2017 conference coverage

Look back at all the updates to Citrix products such as XenApp, XenDesktop and XenMobile as well as news on emerging technologies at Synergy 2017, which took place from May 23-25 in Orlando, Fla. Continue Reading
A complete guide to XenApp and XenDesktop vs. Horizon

This comprehensive guide covers the ins and outs of the desktop virtualization features that define the battle lines between Citrix's XenApp and XenDesktop and VMware's Horizon. Continue Reading
Comprehensive guide to using cheap thin clients for VDI

Raspberry Pi devices and Google Chromebooks are among the lowest-cost VDI thin clients, but zero clients and cheap repurposed PCs are viable alternatives. Dive into this guide on cheap thin clients to find out more. Continue Reading
Citrix Synergy 2016 conference coverage

News and analysis from Citrix Synergy 2016, May 24-26 in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
Compare top tools for deploying virtualized applications

Microsoft App-V, Citrix XenApp and VMware ThinApp are among the most tried and tested platforms for virtualizing and publishing apps. Discover the ins and outs of each product to see how they compare to each other. Continue Reading
Everything you need to know about GPU virtualization

GPU virtualization makes virtual desktops a strong option for users who need graphics-intensive apps, because this technology moves graphics rendering to the data center. Continue Reading
Guide to low-cost desktop virtualization

In this guide, learn to virtualize desktops without spending more than you would when deploying PCs, and what VDI vendors are doing to make virtual desktops an economical choice. Continue Reading
Virtual desktop security guide

To secure virtual desktops, consider antivirus, certificates and network vulnerabilities. Just remember, VDI doesn't always increase desktop security. Continue Reading
VDI pilot project guide

A VDI pilot project should start with a VDI project plan. Know what pitfalls to avoid and test product options to achieve a successful VDI implementation. Continue Reading
Guide to calculating ROI from VDI

Calculating ROI from VDI requires a solid VDI cost analysis. Consider ROI calculation models, storage costs and more to determine how much you'll benefit from VDI -- if at all. Continue Reading
VDI assessment guide

Wait! Don't implement VDI technology until you know your goals and needs. A VDI assessment should consider the benefits of a VDI environment and its effects on end users. Continue Reading
Guide to choosing and managing VDI thin clients

First, decide whether thin clients are right for your environment. Then learn what to look for in VDI hardware and what kind of management capabilities you need. Continue Reading
Citrix Synergy 2015 conference coverage

Can't make it to Citrix Synergy 2015? Never fear -- we've got you covered from the pre-show to the expo floor. Continue Reading
Complete guide to RDS management and RDSH

RDS is the backbone of Windows desktop virtualization from Microsoft. Learn about features -- such as RemoteFX -- problems and more. Continue Reading
Guide to virtual desktop management tools

Managing virtual desktops got you down? Don't fret -- there are performance monitoring and user profile management tools that can shoulder some of the burden. Continue Reading
What you need to know about cloud desktops and DaaS providers

DaaS has been around for a long time, but it's only just become a hot topic in the last few years. So what exactly do you need to know about cloud desktops? There's a lot to digest, from costs and licensing concerns to how to choose a DaaS provider. Continue Reading
Troubleshooting tips for VDI deployments

VDI deployments have hiccups at one point or another. While good planning is your best bet for avoiding issues, some troubleshooting tips never hurt. Continue Reading
Best practices guide: Making VDI deployment magic

Implementing VDI isn't always a cakewalk. Learn how to make a production VDI deployment go smoothly. Continue Reading
Demystifying desktop virtualization technology

In this series, we clear up the confusion around everything from VDI licensing to application virtualization tools. Continue Reading

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