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Tips to Fix 8 Common Remote Desktop Connection Problems

There are many remote desktop connection problems that administrators may encounter, including network failure and authentication troubles. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top 8 challenges and how to fix them.

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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture News

June 01, 2020 01 Jun'20
5 ways COVID-19 changed the data storage market

The global pandemic accelerated some shifts in the data storage market and brought about new trends that storage CEOs predict will stick around for the long term.
April 09, 2020 09 Apr'20
HPE bolsters VDI product offerings

With an eye toward maintaining business continuity, HPE is making VDI product moves. Experts said the news comes at a critical time for companies.
March 20, 2020 20 Mar'20
Workspot VDI key to engineering firm's pandemic planning

Southland Industries was in the process of transitioning to a virtual desktop service when COVID-19 emerged. In this Q&A, Israel Sumano discusses how the outbreak accelerated those plans.
March 05, 2020 05 Mar'20
Coronavirus could spur desktop-as-a-service adoption

Some organizations -- like a city in California and a university in Australia -- have turned to desktop as a service in the face of disruptions like the coronavirus.

Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Get Started

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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
How to fix 8 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
What are the differences between VPN and VDI services?

With a common denominator of 'virtual,' both VPNs and VDI are common in remote work strategies. However, the technologies differ in terms of cost, use cases and performance. Continue Reading

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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

VDI vs. RDS: What are the differences?

The difference between a VDI and an RDS desktop may be small for users, but for IT, the decision of how to host its virtual desktops is extremely important. Continue Reading
VDI hardware comparison: Thin vs. thick vs. zero clients

Thin clients aren't on a diet; they just do less processing than 'fat' clients. Devices such as the iPad are also VDI hardware options. Continue Reading
6 ways VDI can benefit your business

As with any technology implementation, VDI requires a careful cost-benefit analysis. Evaluate these VDI benefits to determine whether it's a good fit for the business. Continue Reading

Manage Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

VDI testing checklist: Key steps to test a VDI deployment

Whether IT is running VDI for the first time or simply tweaking the back-end hardware, admins should follow a VDI testing checklist to ensure positive UX and sufficient desktop resources. Continue Reading
How to evaluate VDI storage requirements

There are a variety of factors that affect VDI storage, including system requirements and supported workloads. Evaluate these factors to ease the VDI planning process. Continue Reading
Workplace of the future undergoes last-minute alterations

Future of work plans entailed offices that fostered better employee engagements and productivity, while accommodating a small remote workforce. COVID-19 changed all that. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Issues

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3 tips to prevent VDI IP address exhaustion before it happens

For those turning to VDI to support remote workers due to the COVID-19 influx, it's best to get ahead of IP address problems before people return to the office. Continue Reading
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
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