Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture
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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture News
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July 31, 2019
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Jul'19
Parallels Remote Application Server brings AI, 2FA to SMBs
Parallels added new capabilities to its Remote Application Server product, including better reporting and monitoring for management and easier access to daily applications.
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May 23, 2019
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May'19
Cloud hosting may be the future, but on-premises hosting is the present
Citrix has laid out a path to move to cloud-hosted desktops and applications, but many organizations have to focus on their needs today and maintain on-premises hosting.
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April 30, 2019
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Apr'19
Dell Unified Workspace could make life easier for IT admins
VMware's integration into Dell devices and services as part of the newly unveiled Unified Workspace product could be a boon for IT admins.
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March 27, 2019
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Mar'19
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops gets UX, security upgrades
Citrix continues to add new capabilities to its cloud products, but getting consumers to adopt as-a-service offerings remains a hurdle.
Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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GPU (graphics processing unit)
A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that performs rapid mathematical calculations, primarily for the purpose of rendering images. Continue Reading
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3 ways to deploy hyper-converged infrastructure
An HCI deployment can be done in one of three ways -- full replacement, side-by-side or per application -- each with pluses and minus, depending on requirements and resources. Continue Reading
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What does IT need to know about VDI web browsers?
End users can easily access their virtual desktops and applications through any supported HTML5 web browser. Learn about the pros and cons of using VDI and web browsers together. Continue Reading
Evaluate Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Explore options for VDI disaster recovery
Every VDI deployment should have a disaster recovery plan that doesn't break the bank. Explore some ways to implement VDI disaster recovery in an organization. Continue Reading
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Know the risk of hyper-converged vendor lock-in, myths and facts
The risk of HCI vendor lock-in is real. The reason why is different than you might think, however. See how it often comes down to financial, not technical, limitations in this article. Continue Reading
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HCI hardware or hyper-converged software: Which is better for me?
Appliance-based hyper-convergence integrates software with hardware, while software-only HCI enables you to use the hardware of your choice. Each type has pluses and minuses. Continue Reading
Manage Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Deploying a hyper-converged cluster with mismatched hardware
Software HCI implementations make it possible to build HCI clusters from mismatched hardware. Even so, see why matched hardware can make deployment easier to manage and maintain. Continue Reading
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What are the benefits of on-premises hosting for virtual desktops?
IT shouldn't overlook the benefits of on-premises desktop hosting, such as more choices for virtualization software. Cloud-hosted desktops also fall short in areas such as infrastructure control. Continue Reading
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Improve VDI load balancing for Hyper-V deployments
Managing virtual machine workloads is one of the crucial aspects of VDI management on Hyper-V hosts. The preferred method is Microsoft's dynamic load balancing. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Navigate Office 365 licensing issues with VDI
Office 365 can come with some tricky licensing situations, especially for VDI admins. Explore this rundown of licensing issues and some potential solutions. Continue Reading
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How to fix 5 common remote desktop connection problems
When the connection between a desktop and its host fails, it's time to do some remote desktop troubleshooting. Check firewalls, security certificates and more if a remote desktop is not working. Continue Reading
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Top 4 challenges of hyper-converged infrastructure for VDI
HCI and VDI often go well together, providing simpler scalability and flexibility for virtual desktops. But what happens when a VDI deployment has requirements outside the norm? Continue Reading