Virtual desktop strategies and architecture

New & Notable

Download this free guide

Thin Client Systems: Asus vs. Google Chromebooks vs. 13 more

In this guide, you’ll explore factors to keep in mind when considering incorporating thin client systems within your business, and compare the top vendors of thin client systems, including Asus, Dell, Lenono and others.

Corporate E-mail Address:
You forgot to provide an Email Address.
This email address doesn’t appear to be valid.
This email address is already registered. Please login.
You have exceeded the maximum character limit.
Please provide a Corporate E-mail Address.
- I agree to TechTarget’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and the transfer of my information to the United States for processing to provide me with relevant information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Please check the box if you want to proceed.
- I agree to my information being processed by TechTarget and its Partners to contact me via phone, email, or other means regarding information relevant to my professional interests. I may unsubscribe at any time.
Please check the box if you want to proceed.

Virtual desktop strategies and architecture News

September 30, 2019 30 Sep'19
Windows Virtual Desktop is generally available

Microsoft released Windows Virtual Desktop to the general public, which is likely to have significant effects on the VDI market. Learn why, and what the service offers.
August 14, 2019 14 Aug'19
Customers can interact with new VMware DaaS product at VMworld

VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery.
August 08, 2019 08 Aug'19
Citrix Managed Desktops close to GA release

Citrix Managed Desktops, which will be released Aug. 26, is meant to make managing desktops for IT easier by having Citrix control the management aspects of virtual desktops.
July 31, 2019 31 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.

View All News

Virtual desktop strategies and architecture Get Started

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

10 Microsoft Ignite 2019 sessions for VDI admins

VDI admins attending Microsoft Ignite 2019 could benefit from attending these 10 sessions. This guide can help to build a session schedule for the conference. Continue Reading
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
How to save FSLogix profile containers to Azure Blob Storage

FSLogix profiles are a great way to take full advantage of Windows Virtual Desktop. IT can save time and money with this step-by-step process to save FSLogix profile containers to Azure Blob Storage. Continue Reading

View All Get Started

Evaluate Virtual desktop strategies and architecture Vendors & Products

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

Compare offerings from 3 major desktop-as-a-service providers

Three desktop-as-a-service providers, Citrix, VMware and Microsoft, all offer virtual desktops as a part of their cloud services. Delve into the pros and cons of their offerings. Continue Reading
5 Windows Virtual Desktop management tools to consider

Deep management capabilities are important, even in a cloud desktop implementation such as Windows Virtual Desktop. Discover five third-party tools that support a Windows Virtual Desktop deployment. Continue Reading
4 unforeseen challenges of running VDI in the cloud

VDI in the cloud is different than an on-premises deployment, even if you take the lift-and-shift route. Here's what to expect during a transition to the cloud. Continue Reading

View All Evaluate

Manage Virtual desktop strategies and architecture

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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
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
Maximize application performance with VDI optimization tools

IT administrators should look into different VDI optimization tools to reduce the amount of resources used and maximize performance. Learn all about these tools and their benefits. Continue Reading

View All Manage

Problem Solve Virtual desktop strategies and architecture Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

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
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
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

View All Problem Solve