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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture

• Pair your Win 7 and virtual desktop migrations

  Windows 7 migrations and virtual desktop rollouts are big, disruptive projects that are best done together. Continue Reading

• HDX versus PC-over-IP: The protocol war is not over yet

  Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol, VMware's PC-over-IP and Citrix's ICA, renamed HDX, are all good enough, but the struggle for the title of best remote protocol isn't over yet. Continue Reading

• What are 'zero clients,' and how are they different from thin clients?

  At Citrix Synergy 2010, Wyse unveiled the Wyse Xenith, a "zero client" device. Find out how this stateless technology works and how can help with device management. Continue Reading

• Looking ahead to Citrix Synergy 2010

  Brian Madden has attended Citrix's annual user conference since it began in 1998. In this week's column, he gives a sneak peek into the sessions at the 2010 show. Continue Reading

• How VDI can make your desktop security worse

  Although virtual desktop infrastructure supposedly tightens security, it can in fact let unpredictable users harm data center security. Continue Reading

• How Apple's iPad could fit into desktop virtualization

  Citrix's screenshot of an iPad with Windows 7 could be a sign of things to come. See how the new device could change desktop virtualization.Continue Reading

• Selling desktop virtualization to 'traditional' desktop admins

  Traditional administrators may feel desktop virtualization is not worth exploring. But these easily integrated desktop virtualization technologies can help you change their minds.Continue Reading

• Thin clients aren't as 'dumb' as they used to be

  IT vendors have heard customer complaints about the limitations of thin-client computing. A variety of processing options have emerged -- balancing "thick" and thin-client devices.Continue Reading

• Do you need VECD, or can you use the Windows retail license for VDI?

  If you buy a retail version of Windows, you don't need Microsoft's Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop license -- but VECD provides advantages for virtualized environments.Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of small virtual desktop vendors

  Your choice of desktop virtualization product should depend on your environment. Two IT pros discuss how they decided on virtual desktop productsContinue Reading

• 2010: The year desktop virtualization happens

  Brian Madden predicts 2010 will be a calm year for desktop virtualization since technical challenges have been overcome, and all we need to do is implement it. But is he right?Continue Reading

• How to keep Mac users happy with desktop virtualization

  Virtual desktop infrastructures can include iPhones and Macs in addition to Windows systems. Learn about virtualization products that you can use if you're asked to support them.Continue Reading

• A Thanksgiving recipe: Desktop virtualization, with all the trimmings

  In the spirit of the holiday, gorge yourself on this virtual desktop infrastructure recipe. But you'll need to mix and match ingredients to suit your preferences.Continue Reading

• Bare-metal client hypervisors are coming -- for real this time

  Even though client and server hypervisors are both classified as Type 1, they have different origins and needs. Learn why 2010 will be the year of bare-metal client hypervisors.Continue Reading

• VMware vs. Citrix virtual desktops -- what's the better deal?

  Among the big shots, which one gives the IT pro the most value in virtual desktop technology? Is it Citrix and XenDesktop or VMware View 4? See what the experts say.Continue Reading