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September 24, 2018 24 Sep'18
Microsoft breaks into DaaS with Windows Virtual Desktop

Microsoft jumps onto the desktop-as-a-service bandwagon with its Azure-hosted Windows Virtual Desktop platform, but the service faces tough competition from market leader Amazon Workspaces.
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 10, 2018 10 May'18
NComputing finds spot in desktop virtualization market with SME focus

NComputing CTO Richard Sah discusses new opportunities for IT to take advantage of desktop virtualization, thanks to lower cost and the emergence of hyper-converged infrastructure.
May 09, 2018 09 May'18
Microsoft showcases Azure DevOps Project enhancements

Microsoft continues to reach out to developers with an updated tool to help them configure a DevOps pipeline and connect it to the cloud, regardless of the app dev platform.

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eG Innovations

eG Innovations is an end-user experience and infrastructure monitoring software vendor best known for its eG Enterprise product. Continue Reading
Understand and evaluate the user profile management system

Profile management tools can help admins keep tabs on user profiles and information as long as they properly evaluate the prospective platforms and the capabilities they can provide. Continue Reading
How to create a VDI test deployment with VMware Workstation

It's a good idea for IT pros to test out their VDI deployment before they move users to virtual desktops. They can use VMware Workstation to do just that. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Virtual desktop strategies and architecture Vendors & Products

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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
Top tips for virtual desktop delivery success

Successfully deploying virtual desktops is no easy feat. IT pros shared their stories of adopting virtual desktops in a customer panel at VMworld 2018. Continue Reading

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Manage Virtual desktop strategies and architecture

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How VDI provisioning can help IT effectively manage resources

VDI management requires more than simply monitoring desktops. IT must understand users' resource needs and provision its back-end infrastructure to reflect them. Continue Reading
How should IT approach VDI provisioning?

Over or underprovisioning resources for virtual desktops can leave a VDI deployment in rough shape. With a few tips, IT pros can make sure they make the correct calculations. 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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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
How to simulate a multisite network with VMware Workstation

If you want to test out a WAN link between two networks with VDI, VMware Workstation can help. Here's how it works. Continue Reading
How to accurately assess your VDI hardware needs

Overestimating or underestimating hardware needs for a VDI deployment can cause major problems for IT. With a few simple pieces of advice, IT pros can get a more accurate picture. Continue Reading

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