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Best practices to prevent RDP security issues
IT can prevent RDP security issues in a few ways. Learn how to use Group Policy and other best practices to protect against an RDP-based attack, and learn about BlueKeep. Continue Reading
Five reasons Microsoft RDP printer redirection is not working
Windows printing problems are a pain. If you have printer redirection issues with the Remote Desktop Protocol in RDS, check user permissions, client requirements and more. Continue Reading
How RDS licensing rules work and recommendations to follow
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services licensing policies can be confusing if you don't know the Client Access Licenses and Remote Desktop Services roles. Continue Reading
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Can you handle application and desktop virtualization?
Virtual app and desktop deployments offer many benefits to IT, such as ease of management and improved security. Test yourself on the benefits of desktop virtualization. Continue Reading
Four questions for virtual app and desktop deployment
Choosing a virtual desktop delivery method and determining how to host desktops and applications are just two enterprise workstation decisions IT must make. Continue Reading
Ready to start VDI capacity planning? Prove it
Planning VDI capacity can be challenging and confusing. See if you have what it takes to plan for factors such as remote access and future changes.Continue Reading
Become an Office 365 VDI licensing pro
Licensing Office 365 for VDI is a complicated process, which often leaves IT admins twisted. Use this quiz to refresh on the key aspects of a successful deployment.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
Harvest a crop of virtual desktops on an RDSH farm
Horizon View 6.0 empowers IT admins to publish virtual desktops using an RDSH farm. Find out how, and get the details on what an RDSH farm is.Continue Reading
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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Start menu's return could increase Microsoft RemoteFX use
For some shops, the return of the start menu and enhancements to Microsoft RemoteFX over WAN will shorten the list of reasons not to adopt Windows 8.Continue Reading
User environment virtualization leaves roaming profiles in the dust
As users connect to more devices than ever, user environment virtualization is a blossoming trend in the desktop virtualization market.Continue Reading
Q&A: Former Citrix CTO Simon Crosby reveals micro-virtualization plans
Former Citrix CTO Simon Crosby hasn't provided much detail about what he's been up to at Bromium -- until now. In this Q&A, Crosby discusses how micro-virtualization could change the industry.Continue Reading
Move stubborn XP apps to Windows Server 2003 and get on with your migration
You can use Remote Desktop Services to publish those pesky Windows XP applications that are holding up your migration to Windows 7. Keep them alive on Windows Server 2003 R2.Continue Reading
Top 10 desktop virtualization news and tips of 2011
Desktop virtualization grew up in 2011 and SearchVirtualDesktop.com was there to capture all the moments. Here's a countdown of the year's top 10 news stories and tips.Continue Reading
Five quick links: PowerShell for remote desktop management
PowerShell isn't just for servers -- IT pros can use the scripting language to manage physical and virtual Windows desktops.Continue Reading
RDSH and RemoteFX in Windows Server 8 to improve VDI user experience
Remote Desktop Session Host in Windows Server 8 will include built-in support for RemoteFX, giving IT pros a way to deliver HD remote desktops without third-party protocols.Continue Reading
Five helpful commands for managing Remote Desktop Services
In Windows Server 8, server management will be command-line oriented. Prepare for the shift by learning some commands for managing Remote Desktop Services.Continue Reading
Microsoft's RDS and RemoteFX disappoint VMware user
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Service and RemoteFX protocol are intended for specific desktop virtualization use cases, but are they enough for your organization?Continue Reading
Microsoft's virtual technologies can simplify desktop management
Terminal Services, RemoteApp and VDI are three Microsoft technologies that can help you manage desktops. But which one is the most effective?Continue Reading
The basics of Remote Desktop Services: Management
Unless you're deploying only a few VMs, it's nearly impossible to manage all the components and services of RDS. A management solution like Microsoft System Center is a must.Continue Reading
Microsoft adds app virtualization features for Windows 7 migrations
Microsoft added features to App-V 4.6 and MED-V SP1 RC for migrating desktop apps to Windows 7, but Windows shops will want to test the application virtualization tools first.Continue Reading
Capacity planning for Windows Terminal Services
Capacity planning for the latest version of Terminal Services can be confusing, but the trick is to plan based on how TS will be used.Continue Reading
Manage Remote Desktop Services with Windows PowerShell
Learn how Remote Desktop Services can be managed with PowerShell in Windows Server 2008 R2.Continue Reading
Planning a Terminal Services Gateway
Terminal Services Gateway is a secure way to access Microsoft Terminal Services remotely but it requires knowing how to work with SSL certificates.Continue Reading
Managing Terminal Services via Group Policy
Configuring and hardening Windows Server Terminal Services through Group Policy settings improves the server's security and overall performance.Continue Reading
Improved Terminal Services resource management in Windows Server 2008
Learn the five ways in which accessing local hardware has improved in Windows Server 2008's Terminal Services.Continue Reading
Terminal Services tutorial: Remote data management
In this tutorial, you can learn how to improve your Terminal Services architecture with tips licensing, management and troubleshooting.Continue Reading
Remote Programs can simplify application management
Remote Programs, a feature of Windows Server 2008, is capable of greatly reducing the administrative overhead associated with managing applications. Expert Brien Posey tells you how it can potentially decrease costs for the IT department.Continue Reading
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