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.
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How to set up VDI: Tips and considerations
Deploying virtual desktops and applications takes a lot of planning. Admins must consider hardware requirements, use cases, operating systems and more. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Citrix Synergy 2016 conference coverage
News and analysis from Citrix Synergy 2016, May 24-26 in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Desktop virtualization market guide
VDI adoption rates, available products and new trends affect the desktop virtualization market. Get up to speed on all the important info in this guide. Continue Reading
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Understanding Citrix VDI: XenDesktop and VDI-in-a-Box
Both Citrix XenDesktop and VDI-in-a-Box let you deliver virtual desktops to users, but they fit different use cases. Learn which one is right for you in this Essential Guide. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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Demystifying desktop virtualization technology
In this series, we clear up the confusion around everything from VDI licensing to application virtualization tools. Continue Reading