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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture News

May 23, 2019 23 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.
April 30, 2019 30 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.
March 27, 2019 27 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.
March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19
Windows Virtual Desktop enters public preview

The highly anticipated release of Windows Virtual Desktop will provide a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service, integrated with Office 365 ProPlus and built on Azure.

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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Get Started

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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
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
When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications

Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Vendors & Products

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

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
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
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

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Manage Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture

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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
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
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

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Problem Solve Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture Issues

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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
How can IT identify and manage VDI usage fluctuations?

Unpredictable user behavior and boot storms can cause VDI resource usage fluctuations throughout the day. IT can take steps to identify and curtail the effects of these changes. Continue Reading
Ready to start VDI capacity planning? Prove it

Planning VDI capacity can be challenging and confusing. See if you have what it takes to plan for factors such as remote access and future changes. Continue Reading

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