Tutorials

Tutorials

• Pros and cons of shared storage for VDI

  Shared storage provides better manageability and uptime for enterprise VDI deployments, but administrators should be aware of potential drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft virtual desktop licensing guide

  Microsoft licensing is convoluted, particularly for VDI. This guide navigates Windows virtual desktop licensing, how to reduce licensing costs, and what’s legal and what’s not.  Continue Reading

• Fast Guide to Microsoft's RemoteFX

  This guide covers how Microsoft RemoteFX works, limitations only found in the fine print, and how it compares to remote desktop protocols from VMware, Citrix and Quest Software.  Continue Reading

• The Ultimate Guide to Application Virtualization

  This application virtualization guide offers info on choosing and using application virtualization, expert tips and desktop virtualization news you can use.  Continue Reading

• Virtual desktop tutorials

  SearchVirtualDesktop.com’s tutorials provide IT managers with the latest information on implementing and managing desktop virtualization, application virtualization, VDI, Terminal Services, Remote Desktop Services, presentation and profile ...  Continue Reading

• Ten benefits of a disconnected VDI

  A disconnected virtual desktop infrastructure does more than just make virtual desktops mobile. Check out these 10 benefits.  Continue Reading

• The basics of Remote Desktop Services: The connection broker's role

  The connection broker is responsible for ensuring that the remote user receives the proper virtual machine. See why else RDS relies on it.  Continue Reading

• The basics of Remote Desktop Services: Getting started

  Remote Desktop Services, previously Terminal Services, is packaged with Windows Server 2008 R2 and contains a plethora of improvements and new features.  Continue Reading

• The basics of Remote Desktop Services: How it works

  In its most basic form, RDS enables a remote user to access a virtual machine (VM). But how does this virtual session work?  Continue Reading

• The basics of Remote Desktop Services: The components

  Several basic components are needed for Remote Desktop Services to function, including a VM host, a connection broker, a VM publishing service, a Web portal and a redirector.  Continue Reading

• The basics of Remote Desktop Services: Management

  Unless you're deploying only a few VMs, it's nearly impossible to manage all the components and services of RDS. A management solution like Microsoft System Center is a must.  Continue Reading

• Getting started with Remote Desktop Services

  If you're planning to virtualize your Microsoft environment, Remote Desktop Services is a key piece of the puzzle. Learn the basics in this slideshow.  Continue Reading

• The basics of Remote Desktop Services: Security

  By default, RDS works with Microsoft's ISA server to secure traffic, but this shouldn't be the only layer of security. See additional security technologies to implement.  Continue Reading

• The basics of Remote Desktop Services: The connection broker

  Part traffic cop, part telephone operator, the connection broker handles the authentication and connection between clients and virtual machine images.  Continue Reading

• What you need to know about Citrix XenDesktop 4

  A relatively complete product, XenDesktop 4 may be the VDI platform for you. Find out what it offers and if it's a good fit for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• WAN optimization products for Citrix XenApp

  Virtualized applications running on Citrix XenApp need reliable bandwidth. Check out these WAN optimization and application acceleration products.  Continue Reading

• Software Assurance: Windows licensing everyone loves to hate

  Software Assurance can be problematic for enterprises on a budget since it requires companies to prepay a percentage of their license price for upgrade rights to a future release.  Continue Reading

• How to publish automated virtual desktop pools with VMware View

  Looking for a way to set up a persistent or non-persistent virtual desktop pool step by step? Look no further, this tutorial has you covered.  Continue Reading

• A guide to Terminal Services

  Check out our Terminal Services guide for tips on deploying, managing and securing TS as well as news on the most recent updates to the Microsoft technology.  Continue Reading

• Getting started with application streaming and virtualization

  To ensure success, administrators need to consider several factors, like cost and ROI, when selecting an application streaming and virtualization product for their environment.  Continue Reading

• Choosing a vendor-neutral connection broker

  Administrators looking for flexibility in multiple hypervisor VDI environments need to turn to vendors with neutral connection brokers  Continue Reading

• XenApp cmdlets for Windows Powershell

  Follow these steps for installing and configuring XenApp cmdlets and learn the many ways these scripts can simplify day-to-day administrative tasks.  Continue Reading

• PowerShell automation for Windows Server 2008

  Windows PowerShell allows for great productivity and efficiency by automating certain administrator tasks across a system. Get this platform up and running in three easy steps.  Continue Reading

• Ten steps to a Windows Server 2003 virtual cluster configuration

  Configure and test a Windows Server 2003 cluster on your desktop using virtualization technology with these ten easy steps.  Continue Reading

• Desktop virtualization expert advice forum

  Desktop virtualization expert advice forum  Continue Reading

• Terminal Services tutorial: Remote data management

  In this tutorial, you can learn how to improve your Terminal Services architecture with tips licensing, management and troubleshooting.  Continue Reading

• Application virtualization guide

  This series takes a look at the basics of application virtualization, with details on what it means to Terminal Services as well as info on how to implement the technology with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.  Continue Reading

• Step-by-step guide: Running IE on a virtual machine

  Virtual machines are a great way to maximize your hardware investments, but they can also help you secure your client OS. According to contributor Brien M. Posey, you can run Internet Explorer on a virtual machine to prevent any viruses or spyware ...  Continue Reading