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August 31, 2018 31 Aug'18
Get to know the latest VMware Horizon 7 features

Recent updates to VMware Horizon include features that focus on troubleshooting UX issues and making it simpler for IT to manage the tool.
July 26, 2018 26 Jul'18
VDI shops mull XenDesktop vs. Horizon as competition continues

Citrix still holds a large advantage in the desktop virtualization market, but several factors could allow VMware's market share to grow.
January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18
Meltdown and Spectre patches hit XenApp performance especially hard

Organizations with VDI and RDSH will likely take a performance hit after patching Meltdown and Spectre, according to test results from Lakeside Software.
January 11, 2018 11 Jan'18
Citrix enables Nvidia vGPU live migration

Virtual desktop users are averse to downtime. A new capability from Citrix and Nvidia allows for live migration of vGPUs so VDI shops can keep graphics processing up and running.

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PCoIP (PC over IP)

PC over IP (PCoIP) is a remote display protocol that Teradici developed for delivering remote desktops and applications to endpoints. Continue Reading
8 VMworld 2018 sessions for EUC admins to attend

Put your plan in place now by exploring eight of the top sessions on Windows management, VDI and more at VMworld 2018 in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
VMware UEM (User Environment Manager)

VMware User Environment Manager is software that IT professionals can use to configure and deploy employees' desktop computer settings. Continue Reading

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Get to know digital workspace software

VMware and Citrix's workspace suites allow IT professionals to centralize end-user management while delivering a single access point for all of users' productivity resources. Continue Reading
VMware Horizon 7.6 includes vGPU vMotion, QoS for Blast Extreme

Horizon 7.6 feature enhancements include support for virtual desktop migrations, improvements to the Blast Extreme protocol, geolocation redirection and clipboard auditing. Continue Reading
How does VMware vRealize Operations for Horizon work?

VMware's built-in VDI monitoring tool, vRealize Operations for Horizon, can help IT pros gather performance and usage data in VMware and Citrix VDI deployments. Continue Reading

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How to plan a VDI test before a full deployment

Whether IT is running VDI for the first time or simply tweaking the back-end hardware, testing VDI is a complex but necessary part of deploying virtual desktops. Continue Reading
VMware desktop virtualization takes advantage of NSX and vSAN

The future of VDI has been fraught with promises and disappointments. As the market matures, VMware is positioning itself as a potential leader by leveraging vSAN and NSX. 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

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IT shop uses VMware Fusion software to unite Windows and macOS

When a manufacturer needed to run Windows-only applications on Macs for a specific project, the IT department turned to desktop virtualization software. Continue Reading
Are you a VMware Blast Extreme expert? Take this quiz and prove it

You've probably heard about VMware Blast Extreme at this point, but do you really understand the technology? Take this quiz, which covers some of its key features, to find out. Continue Reading
What's new in VMware App Volumes 3.0?

App Volumes was a big addition to VMware's application virtualization portfolio. Learn how new features in version 3.0, such as AppToggle, could fix some of its deficiencies. Continue Reading