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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture
virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system, typically Microsoft Windows, runs and is managed in an on-premises or cloud data center. Continue Reading
GPU (graphics processing unit)
A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that performs rapid mathematical calculations, primarily for the purpose of rendering images. Continue Reading
What does IT need to know about VDI web browsers?
End users can easily access their virtual desktops and applications through any supported HTML5 web browser. Learn about the pros and cons of using VDI and web browsers together. Continue Reading
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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI. Continue Reading
How to fix 5 common remote desktop connection problems
When the connection between a desktop and its host fails, it's time to do some remote desktop troubleshooting. Check firewalls, security certificates and more if a remote desktop is not working. Continue Reading
Secure VDI environments with these 3 tips
Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.Continue Reading
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is an umbrella term for several specific features of Microsoft Windows Server that allow users to remotely access graphical desktops and Windows applications.Continue Reading
Learn how to best deploy VDI on HCI
IT pros considering using HCI to power their VDI deployments should listen to this advice from three IT pros on how to get buy-in throughout the organization and more.Continue Reading
eG Innovations
eG Innovations is an end-user experience and infrastructure monitoring software vendor best known for its eG Enterprise product.Continue Reading
ControlUp
ControlUp is a monitoring software company that sells tools IT professionals can use to manage, monitor and analyze virtual desktop and application performance.Continue Reading
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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a service (DaaS) is a cloud computing offering in which a third party hosts the back end of a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployment.Continue Reading
virtual desktop
A virtual desktop is a computer operating system that does not run directly on the endpoint hardware from which a user accesses it.Continue Reading
How to create personal virtual desktops with nonpersistent VDI
User personalization can be hard for IT to deliver on nonpersistent virtual desktops. Layering VDI can provide the perfect amount of customization and security.Continue Reading
Pick from three top virtual application delivery options
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
Ready to put a VDI project plan in place? Take this quiz to prove it
VDI projects can fail easily. See how well you're prepared for VDI with this quiz, which asks about how to track user experience, what makes a successful pilot program and more.Continue Reading