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• 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

• User environment management helps VDI shops control the chaos

  VDI shops need a way to strike a balance between control and user customization in nonpersistent deployments. User environment management can help. Continue Reading

• Ensure software and hardware get along after a VDI platform upgrade

  IT admins must be careful when handling VDI upgrades, because platform vendors and certain endpoint devices don't always play nice together. Continue Reading

• Don't let VDI drain the IP address pool

  IP addresses can get gobbled up in VDI deployments because each virtual desktop and each endpoint takes up an address. Admins can fight back with IP address management tools. 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

• 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

• Roaming profiles help deliver a consistent virtual desktop experience

  Nonpersistent VDI strips users of their ability to customize their desktops. With user environment management methods such as roaming profiles, they can take some ownership back.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

• How to make your VDI project plan a winner

  VDI can simplify life for IT admins, but they must plan the project out from the pilot phase through implementation. Keeping unexpected cost and complexity in mind is critical.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

• How can you set yourself up for VDI success?

  Deploying VDI is no simple task. As a result you must know what you're getting yourself into before starting a project or you are destined to fail.Continue Reading

• Explore how application layering works and why to consider it

  Application layering offers an alternative to app virtualization or installing apps directly on the virtual desktop. This approach can save IT valuable resources.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