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- December 06, 2010
06 Dec'10
IT pros fume over Microsoft's rules against IE virtualization
Microsoft prohibits virtualizing Internet Explorer, but is the company reading its own application virtualization rules correctly?
- December 01, 2010
01 Dec'10
In 2011, will Microsoft muscle in on virtual desktops too?
In early 2010, Microsoft’s position on virtual desktop technology was one of benign neglect. In 2011, it has a much different story to tell.
- November 22, 2010
22 Nov'10
Cloud-based virtual desktops can cut costs, complexity
Cloud-based virtual desktops from Kaviza, Desktone and others have some benefits, but not everyone is convinced that this approach trumps on-premise models.
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- November 18, 2010
18 Nov'10
Microsoft shuts down IT pro requests to allow IE virtualization
Microsoft won't support virtualizing IE even with its own App-V tool and recently irked developers by stopping one application virtualization company from offering IE on the Web.
- November 16, 2010
16 Nov'10
Cisco adds virtual desktops to its infrastructure strategy
IT shops are accustomed to Cisco in the enterprise. Now the networking company wants to wiggle into virtual desktop infrastructures and thin-client devices.
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- November 16, 2010
16 Nov'10
Product Spotlight: Application virtualization with InstallFree Bridge
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- November 12, 2010
12 Nov'10
Can Citrix, VMware app virtualization stack up against Microsoft?
Citrix is so enthusiastic in its support for Microsoft App-V that some customers wonder if it might pull the plug on its own application streaming. And whither VMware ThinApp?
- November 10, 2010
10 Nov'10
Dealing with 16-bit apps in virtual desktop environments
While Windows 7 is available in 32-bit and 64-bit editions, x64 editions of the operating system don't support 16-bit applications. There are options for virtualized environments.
- November 03, 2010
03 Nov'10
The key to a successful virtual desktop environment
If you think you're starting desktop virtualization from scratch, you're wrong. These tools can help you determine how to best move an existing environment to VDI.
- October 27, 2010
27 Oct'10
Why you won't keep thin clients for a decade
Don't believe the hype -- thin clients don't last much longer in enterprise IT environments than PCs do. (They're still good, though.)
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- October 27, 2010
27 Oct'10
XenDesktop 5.0 mega upgrade may spark virtual desktop strategy reviews
IT managers asked for the improvements, but the upgrade to Citrix's new management architecture in XenDesktop 5.0 is a whopper and may require starting over.
- October 26, 2010
26 Oct'10
VDI products with low infrastructure, licensing costs do exist
Citrix XenDesktop and VMware View too pricey? You may want to consider less expensive VDI options from Red Hat or Kaviza.
- October 20, 2010
20 Oct'10
Decoupling Windows 7 migration and virtual desktops
Even if you're not planning for desktop virtualization right now, here's what you can do to be ready as you roll out Windows 7.
- October 12, 2010
12 Oct'10
Despite improvements, VDI adoption remains glacial at best
For enterprises, virtual desktop technology still needs a lot of work before widespread adoption is possible. IT shops want less complexity and lower cost.
- October 06, 2010
06 Oct'10
Citrix advances management simplicity with XenDesktop 5.0
Citrix XenDesktop 5.0 gets early raves from IT pros, many of whom claim virtual desktop tools are still too complicated. But XenClient 1.0 gets only raspberries.