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November 20, 2018 20 Nov'18
Microsoft acquisition of FSLogix to help push cloud desktops

FSLogix can help Microsoft solve problems that have plagued the integration of Office 365 and virtual desktops, and it will immediately benefit the new Windows Virtual Desktop.
October 11, 2018 11 Oct'18
Windows Virtual Desktop poised to shake up the DaaS market

Microsoft is finally throwing its hat into the desktop-as-a-service ring with Windows Virtual Desktop. The DaaS offering could shake up the competition significantly.
May 09, 2018 09 May'18
Microsoft showcases Azure DevOps Project enhancements

Microsoft continues to reach out to developers with an updated tool to help them configure a DevOps pipeline and connect it to the cloud, regardless of the app dev platform.
April 12, 2018 12 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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Understand Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop and its benefits

Microsoft is bringing its virtual desktop offerings into the cloud era. Windows Virtual Desktop represents a big step forward. Continue Reading
Best practices for setting up Citrix Cloud services

Citrix Cloud enables organizations to host XenDesktop, XenApp and more in the cloud, but IT should first set up administration and Cloud Connectors and ensure high availability. Continue Reading
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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How to secure Azure RDP virtual machine access with a jumpbox

A jumpbox can be a handy tool to improve security in a Microsoft Azure deployment. For starters, it blocks the public IP address automatically associated with any VMs. Continue Reading
Understand the dangers of cloud-based VDI management

Managing VDI with a cloud-based tool can become very complicated if IT hosts different aspects of its deployment through multiple cloud vendors. Managing authentication across multiple clouds, for example, can become a tangled web. Continue Reading
Does application container technology differ from virtualization?

When delivering virtual apps to users, IT has a few options up its sleeve, including containers, which isolate the app from the OS and other applications. 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
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
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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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
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
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