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August 12, 2020 12 Aug'20
Nutanix launches clusters for AWS

Hyper-converged infrastructure pioneer Nutanix puts clusters on AWS, enabling common management of applications and workloads on premises and in the public cloud.
July 27, 2020 27 Jul'20
Microsoft contemplates new DaaS product, 'Cloud PC'

Unexpected consumption costs mar companies' adoption of the cloud. The reported Microsoft Cloud PC, with per-user pricing, could ease that issue.
July 16, 2020 16 Jul'20
Citrix-Microsoft partnership aimed at Azure, Office

A new Citrix-Microsoft team-up is intended to ease the challenges of dealing with a hybrid workforce. The companies aim to improve moving to the cloud and working digitally.
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.

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Guide for WVD pricing with Microsoft Azure

Organizations that want to deploy WVD and Azure should go beyond Microsoft's estimates for pricing and learn the total cost of ownership for these services and resources. Continue Reading
What Does a VDI Engineer Do and How Do You Become One?

Are you interested in starting a career managing virtual desktop infrastructures as a VDI engineer? Learn about the skills they use on the job and how you can become one. Continue Reading
PaaS (platform as a service)

PaaS (platform as a service) is a cloud computing model where a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools to users over the internet. Continue Reading

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4 Windows Virtual Desktop management limitations

WVD management isn't all the way there yet, despite Microsoft expanding its offering over the past year. Some capabilities still aren't as extensive as Citrix and VMware's offerings. 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
Citrix XenApp

Citrix XenApp, now part of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, was a product that extends Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly known as Terminal Services) desktop sessions and applications to users through the Citrix HDX protocol. Continue Reading

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Why and when to use Windows Virtual Desktop

Organizations considering Windows Virtual Desktop should take a step back and evaluate when it makes sense to use WVD, and when to consider alternative options. Continue Reading
How to configure Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2008 R2 step by step

Learn how to install and configure Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2 to use Terminal Services and Remote Desktop Gateway Manager. Continue Reading
Why COVID-19 fuels desktop virtualization trends

VDI products provide organizations with a foundation for remote employees, but they aren't a cure-all. Continue Reading

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Work-from-home infrastructure HCI tips for VDI, remote desktops

Best practices, tips for designing a hyper-converged infrastructure to support virtual desktops for remote workers in today's coronavirus-accentuated, work-from-home environment. Continue Reading
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
Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud

As the VDI market shifts to cloud-based VDI and DaaS, it's important to understand the bigger picture. Understand the benefits and complexities of the changing market. Continue Reading