Cloud-hosted virtual desktop and application strategy
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Cloud-hosted virtual desktop and application strategy News
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April 12, 2018
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Apr'18
XenApp 6.5 end of life spurs IT to rethink app delivery
A few factors come into play that may make a XenApp migration not as easy as it looks for some organizations. Planning and testing will help IT handle version 6.5 end of life.
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January 30, 2018
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Jan'18
Liquidware user experience monitoring fills gap in DaaS migration
Moving virtual desktops to the cloud is complicated. To take some of the monitoring load off, one company adopted Liquidware software, making for an award-winning initiative.
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January 30, 2018
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Jan'18
Access Innovation Awards recognize desktop transformation
The Access Innovation Awards highlight two creative and successful end-user computing projects. One of these IT initiatives dove headfirst into cloud with a migration of physical and virtual desktops to desktop as a service, all while monitoring ...
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November 21, 2017
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Nov'17
Cloud-hosted apps catching on to meet user demand
With the ever-increasing popularity of cloud computing, organizations are also considering streaming their applications. Several cloud-hosted app services can help.
Cloud-hosted virtual desktop and application strategy Get Started
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How to blend the advantages of cloud computing with containers
Containers and cloud sound like a perfect match. But how well does containerization help boost application portability? And will the effort be worth it? Continue Reading
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Containerized applications and the portability dream
To make containers work within a cloud strategy, you're going to need to carefully consider the complexities of porting an application from platform to platform. Continue Reading
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools -- usually those needed for application development -- to users over the internet. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud-hosted virtual desktop and application strategy Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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The definitive DaaS provider criteria checklist
If IT wants to move its virtual desktops to a DaaS vendor, it's critical to know what to look for, including the disaster recovery options and monitoring capabilities. Continue Reading
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How cloud-native application development affects VDI
As more and more applications become cloud-native, VDI shops should prepare for changes in the way users access their apps and desktops. Continue Reading
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Seven pitfalls to avoid when picking a DaaS platform
A DaaS project can fail because of a variety of issues, including not fully vetting the service provider or overlooking system integration complexities. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud-hosted virtual desktop and application strategy
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Five tasks your desktop-as-a-service provider won't do
Even if IT pros turn to a DaaS provider to deliver virtual desktops to users and take some management tasks off their plates, there are still some jobs they have to do. Continue Reading
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Understand the principles of data residency
IT administrators should assess data residency on a case by case basis. That means understanding how the concept has changed and how it works in the cloud. Continue Reading
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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
Problem Solve Cloud-hosted virtual desktop and application strategy Issues
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Three VDI best practices you need to know
VDI comes with challenges around graphics support, user personalization and more. Administrators should keep in mind these tips for deployment success. Continue Reading
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How does Office 365 VDI licensing work in nonpersistent deployments?
Setting up Office 365 generally involves multiple devices. With nonpersistent VDI, the rules of the game change for IT admins. Continue Reading
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Take a quest for knowledge on DaaS vs. VDI
Companies stuck contemplating Daas vs. VDI -- or deploying both -- should know all the facts first. Test your knowledge about the two delivery methods with this quiz. Continue Reading