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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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