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Virtual desktop management

Five reasons Microsoft RDP printer redirection is not working

Windows printing problems are a pain. If you have printer redirection issues with the Remote Desktop Protocol in RDS, check user permissions, client requirements and more. Continue Reading
How AI for IT operations improves VDI management

Enterprise AI tools help IT pros improve VDI management by providing accurate estimates of resource requirements, root cause analysis of issues and more. Continue Reading
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
What IT pros need to know about Citrix certifications

Citrix offers a slew of certifications that prove how well an IT pro knows a certain technology. To earn a certification, IT pros must pass exams that Citrix issues. Continue Reading
How to make virtual desktop images easier to manage

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

How desktop and app virtualization vendors handle 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
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
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
Monitor VDI performance in these five key areas

To help maintain a good user experience, IT should turn to VDI monitoring products that look at the performance of deployment automation tools, write cache and more. 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

How to deploy GPU-enabled virtual applications

More apps are graphics-intensive than ever before. As a result, VDI shops must know the steps it takes to deliver said apps to users without too much hassle. Continue Reading
Three VDI capacity planning steps IT must follow

When planning its VDI deployment, IT must account for the resources users will need to avoid over or under provisioning the virtual desktops and anticipate potential growth. Continue Reading
The definitive DaaS provider criteria checklist

If IT wants to move its virtual desktops to a DaaS vendor, it's critical to know what to look for, including the disaster recovery options and monitoring capabilities. Continue Reading
Six VDI testing steps to take with any deployment

Whether IT is upgrading an existing VDI deployment or implementing VDI, there are a series of tests it should run, including making sure users can access their virtual desktops. Continue Reading