Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• 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

• How to decide to deliver apps through VDI vs. installing them locally

  Admins have a tough choice in how they deliver new apps to their users. In some situations it's better to do it through VDI while in others its best to install them locally. Continue Reading

• Compare desktop virtualization options: DaaS vs. VDI

  The battle for desktop virtualization domination is on. DaaS is able to pack a punch at VDI with cost benefits, cloud services and more flexibility. 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

• Four questions to ask before choosing virtual or web-based apps

  Picking between virtual or web-based apps is complex. It comes down to key factors such as what types of apps IT must deliver and what features users need to get their jobs done. 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

• VDI vs. DaaS vs. RDSH for the championship of your virtual app world

  VDI, DaaS and RDSH have their places in the enterprise. DaaS, for example, is ideal for organizations with a tight budget. IT admins must know which is best for their companies.Continue Reading

• Choose the right method for virtualizing applications

  There are a variety of options for delivering virtual applications to users. Remote Desktop Session Host, VDI and desktop as a service are three top options to consider.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

• Where does application layering fit in the virtualization puzzle?

  App layering is a valuable tool for IT pros looking to virtualize applications because it allows them to deliver specific apps to specific users based on a wide range of criteria.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

• Dell Wyse thin clients offer VDI shops a diverse device selection

  Dell Wyse offers a wide variety of thin clients that span from high-end to cheap zero clients. The Wyse 3030 and 7040 are two of the newer offerings from the company.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

• Save space for flash-based storage in your VDI deployment

  VDI shops are accustomed to storage issues. Moving to a flash-based storage array could solve a lot of problems and help prevent performance-related issues.Continue Reading