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Virtual desktop management News

October 11, 2018 11 Oct'18
Windows Virtual Desktop poised to shake up the DaaS market

Microsoft is finally throwing its hat into the desktop-as-a-service ring with Windows Virtual Desktop. The DaaS offering could shake up the competition significantly.
May 11, 2018 11 May'18
ControlUp targets virtual desktop, server overprovisioning

If IT pros overprovision virtual desktops and servers, they waste money and resources. But there are other problems associated with poor resource allocation.
May 09, 2018 09 May'18
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards winners

Find out who won at the Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards in categories such as Application, Access and Content Security, and Digital Workspace, as well as who took home the Best of Show award.
April 17, 2018 17 Apr'18
Citrix Synergy 2018 conference coverage

Citrix Synergy is May 8-10 in Anaheim, Calif. Stay up to date on all the news and analysis that comes out of the conference.

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Virtual desktop management Get Started

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Can you handle application and desktop virtualization?

Virtual app and desktop deployments offer many benefits to IT, such as ease of management and improved security. Test yourself on the benefits of desktop virtualization. Continue Reading
Can you manage virtual desktop user profile settings?

IT can control virtual desktops more directly with user profile management. Take this quiz to find out if you know about the different profile types and more. Continue Reading
Deliver desktop and app virtualization for mobile devices

If IT pros want to provide their users with access to virtual desktops and apps on mobile devices, they should know which vendors offer which virtualization services. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Virtual desktop management Vendors & Products

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5 decisions for application and desktop virtualization

IT has to make several major decisions to ensure that it makes the most of its application and desktop virtualization deployment, such as selecting a hosting method and end-user devices. Continue Reading
How workspaces can affect a virtual desktop deployment

Workspaces are poised to redefine the desktops users work with. As a result, virtual desktops could become just a part of a larger end-user computing approach. Continue Reading
Do you know the optimal VDI use cases?

Any IT pro considering VDI must know where to apply it. Find out if you know when and where VDI is a good fit with this quiz on user types, important considerations and more. Continue Reading

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Manage Virtual desktop management

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How VDI performance monitoring tools help IT

When deciding on a VDI monitoring tool, IT must understand the unique functions and limitations of each tool. IT should find a tool that matches the exact needs of its organization. Continue Reading
Get to know virtual desktop image optimization tools

Desktop image optimization tools can help IT run a more efficient VDI deployment by overriding certain native OS functions and utilities. Continue Reading
3 VDI implementation best practices for IT to follow

When IT plans for VDI, it must factor in VDI implementation best practices, such as user habits and the applications users require, to ensure that they don't run into performance problems. Continue Reading

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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
What VDI shops get wrong with virtual desktop image management

There are several common mistakes VDI shops make, including allowing users to gain elevated privileges, that make it more difficult to deliver a quality end-user experience. Continue Reading
Mitigate VDI performance issues with resource management

To improve user experience, IT can take advantage of virtual desktop configurations that limit resource usage. This frees up resources for all desktops to perform basic functions. Continue Reading

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