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Virtual desktop management

• Get into the groove of Office 365 licensing for VDI

  Virtual desktops change the traditional licensing game. Office 365 typically allows for five device installs, but the rules are different in an Office 365 VDI deployment. Continue Reading

• An in-depth look at converged and hyper-converged technology for VDI

  Developments in all-flash storage and hardware-accelerated graphics have helped make CI and HCI for VDI more cost-effective for organizations of all sizes. Continue Reading

• Innovation lowers converged and hyper-converged infrastructure costs

  Thanks to the ever-shrinking cost of all-flash storage and hardware-accelerated graphics, converged and hyper-converged infrastructure are a mainstay in the VDI conversation. Continue Reading

• Nonpersistent or persistent desktop approach? That's still the question

  VDI shops have a tough choice between persistent and nonpersistent desktops. Persistent desktops, for example, give users customization, but they also consume a lot of storage. Continue Reading

• Take a quest for knowledge on DaaS vs. VDI

  Companies stuck contemplating Daas vs. VDI -- or deploying both -- should know all the facts first. Test your knowledge about the two delivery methods with this quiz. Continue Reading

• Virtual app and virtual desktop access gains mobile traction

  Larger screens and better technology, including built-in 4G, are big reasons why VDI on mobile devices is becoming more realistic than ever. Browser-based clients also play role.Continue Reading

• Is VDI susceptible to ransomware threats?

  VDI environments are in danger of ransomware attacks. They can encrypt personal and professional data that cannot be decoded once the user's session ends.Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi connectivity holds the key in the mobile zero client market

  Mobile zero clients are appealing in concept, but they are a challenge because zero clients do not usually include Wi-Fi connectivity. Toshiba is one vendor looking to change that.Continue Reading

• Compare virtual apps vs. virtual desktop deployment

  Selecting a desktop virtualization method is a difficult decision for any IT admin. It's important to consider efficiency and user experience to make the best choice.Continue Reading

• Are portable desktops good virtualization alternatives?

  Portable desktops can deliver high performance and top-notch security, depending on the form factor. But they aren't a fit for as many use cases as desktop virtualization.Continue Reading

• How to pick between VDI vs. DaaS for desktop virtualization

  IT admins have a big decision in picking between VDI and DaaS. For most organizations it comes down to ease of management, level of control, performance needs, security and costs.Continue Reading

• What to know about remote display protocol technology

  For organizations using virtual desktops, it's important to understand the features behind the remote display protocols in different desktop virtualization platforms.Continue Reading

• Citrix XenApp

  Citrix XenApp is an application virtualization product that extends Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host desktop sessions and apps to users via the Citrix HDX protocol. It can run on Citrix XenServer or other server virtualization platforms.Continue Reading

• What does the future of VDI hold in 2017?

  One expert believes 2017 will see VDI shops shift their attention toward graphics-intensive apps and a more widespread adoption of desktop as a service.Continue Reading

• Five features good user profile management tools should include

  When looking for user profile management tools, VDI admins should search for the best possible user experience, multi-platform support and more.Continue Reading