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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture News

March 27, 2018 27 Mar'18
IT mulls multi-user Windows 10 as Server 2019 drops RDSH

Multi-user Windows 10 could replace RDSH, which isn't in the first Windows Server 2019 preview. The move has ramifications for app compatibility, XenApp and Windows licensing.
January 30, 2018 30 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.
January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18
Dell EMC VDI helps university expand application access

Desktop virtualization is notoriously difficult. With a unique approach, the University of Arkansas put together an award-winning project using Dell EMC VDI hardware and software.
January 30, 2018 30 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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Windows as a service

Windows as a service is the approach Microsoft introduced with Windows 10 to deploy, update and service the operating system. Continue Reading
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

Desktop as a service (DaaS) is a cloud computing offering in which a third party hosts the back end of a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployment. Continue Reading
VDI values hyper-converged infrastructure benefits

The ability to scale out hyper-converged systems is one of the main reasons HCI is such a good fit for virtual desktop infrastructure deployments. Continue Reading

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Understanding how hyper-converged computing fits with VDI

The flexibility and ease of use of hyper-convergence fit the needs of VDI, but you should also consider other benefits and drawbacks of HCI in a VDI platform. Continue Reading
How to pick out the right VDI use cases

VDI can help organizations, but only if IT applies it to the right use cases. Identifying those virtual desktop use cases starts with understanding the user type and location. Continue Reading
End-user computing trends to know for 2018

Organizations need to pay attention to shifts in the trends around end-user computing to stay one step ahead. One expert predicts what those next steps might be. Continue Reading

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Pop quiz on the cost of VDI

VDI costs are not nearly as high as they once were. As a result, the time is right for IT pros to test their knowledge on where they can find savings. Continue Reading
How modern application delivery affects IT infrastructure

When it comes to application deployment, IT must rethink its back-end infrastructure decisions in the face of modern apps. Continue Reading
Hyper-converged integrated systems ease VDI rollout

Without the easy scalability of hyper-converged systems, a VDI rollout could stall on a traditional storage array system if user demand creates I/O bottlenecks. Continue Reading

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Get a jump on VDI issues with root cause analysis

The right root cause analysis tools and methods can help IT identify the source of VDI problems and resolve them quickly to minimize the effect on user experience. Continue Reading
Six VDI testing steps to take with any deployment

Whether IT is upgrading an existing VDI deployment or implementing VDI, there are a series of tests it should run, including making sure users can access their virtual desktops. Continue Reading
Four bad VDI management habits to kick in 2018

Bad habits with VDI can kill a deployment. In 2018, it will be critical to keep storage, graphics processing, thin client savings and security monitoring in mind. Continue Reading