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

• 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: 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

• 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: 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 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

• 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: 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

• 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