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March 27, 2020 27 Mar'20
Remote work tools go from '0 to 100' in Corona

This city has turned to technology -- like Citrix virtual desktops -- to maintain services in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. CIO Chris McMasters discusses the lessons already learned.
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 13, 2020 13 Mar'20
Nerdio looks to simplify WVD deployment, management

While Windows Virtual Desktop has seen strong interest since it launched last year, its complexity may discourage enterprise adoption. Nerdio hopes to change that.
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.

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A Windows Virtual Desktop demo on management tools for IT

In this Windows Virtual Desktop demo, IT pros can learn how to manage Microsoft's DaaS offering and what tools are available to help them take control of WVD. Continue Reading
Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model in which a third-party provider delivers hardware and software tools -- usually those needed for application development -- to users over the internet. Continue Reading
virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system, typically Microsoft Windows, runs and is managed in an on-premises or cloud data center. Continue Reading

Evaluate Virtual desktop strategies and architecture Vendors & Products

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What's missing in Windows Virtual Desktop management

Windows Virtual Desktop management isn't perfect yet, especially when it comes to native management. These four capabilities aren't as robust as Citrix and VMware's offerings. Continue Reading
How is HCI market fragmentation affecting buyers, vendors?

An increasingly crowded market and the technological limitations of standard HCI have led to innovative new takes on hyper-convergence to the benefit of vendors and buyers alike. Continue Reading
VDI in 2020 will feature cloud, workspaces

2019 brought a lot of changes to the VDI industry, and 2020 will likely do the same. Check out these expert predictions for VDI market trends in 2020. Continue Reading

Manage Virtual desktop strategies and architecture

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

4 VDI automation use cases that lower IT's management burden

IT pros should understand the role of automation in VDI because automating certain tasks such as virtual desktop creation and monitoring can free up IT to focus on other issues. Continue Reading
How VDI can extend Windows 7 end of life

As Microsoft stops supporting Windows 7, IT admins must plan to adapt. Run through the options, including transitioning to VDI with Windows 7 on Windows Virtual Desktop. Continue Reading
How pay-as-you-go hyper-converged hardware pricing works

With consumption-based pricing, vendors deploy an HCI on premises, while you pay a subscription fee. It promises to lower upfront costs and reduce headaches. But is it right for you? Continue Reading

Problem Solve Virtual desktop strategies and architecture Issues

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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
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