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6 benefits of desktop virtualization for enterprise IT teams
There are several ways to manage and deliver desktops to end users, and a few of them involve desktop virtualization. Find out what the major benefits of virtualization are.
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Pros and cons of building up VDI in the current market
Determining how to host and manage desktops across an organization is a major decision. Business leaders should understand the pros, costs and complexity of modern VDI.
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6 steps to fix a black screen on a Windows 11 remote desktop
Remote desktops provide access to Windows systems but can sometimes display a full black screen. Learn six troubleshooting steps IT admins can use to restore the session.
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What to do when a Windows 11 Remote Desktop keeps freezing
Windows 11 Remote Desktop sessions can freeze due to updates, configuration issues or network problems. Learn how IT admins can troubleshoot and prevent RDP freezes.
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How to configure the Remote Desktop Users group in Windows
Managing the Remote Desktop Users group is essential for secure Windows access. IT teams should know how to configure it properly across local, Intune and Azure environments.
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8 important end-user experience monitoring metrics for VDI
End-user experience monitoring allows IT to see what issues users might be experiencing and identify their root causes. Learn which metrics are most important for VDI management.
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Comparing VDI software from Omnissa and Citrix
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and Omnissa Horizon -- formerly VMware Horizon -- can simplify VDI management for IT. Discover the key differences between the vendors' offerings.
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What are the pros and cons of DaaS?
Desktop as a service stands out for its scalability, but IT admins should also keep factors such as customizability in mind when considering their desktop virtualization options.
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What are the key differences between DaaS and VPN?
DaaS and VPN both provide remote access to corporate resources, but they differ in important ways that IT leaders should evaluate when choosing between them.
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Learn how to use VMware's OS Optimization Tool
Background features and processes can often take up precious OS resources. With VMware's OS Optimization Tool, you can run analysis and create optimization templates.
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Understanding the DaaS options for Macs
When people discuss desktop as a service, it is usually in the context of Windows desktops. For macOS, however, implementing DaaS can be more complicated.
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What are the key differences between DaaS and VPN?
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What are the pros and cons of DaaS?
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How VDI supports compliance in regulated industries
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How to configure multiple monitors for remote desktop use
Many users rely on multiple monitors for work. Making sure remote desktop experiences are seamless helps maintain user productivity and reduce IT support calls.
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How to fix keyboard connection issues on a remote desktop
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How to fix 7 common remote desktop connection problems
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6 steps for when remote desktop credentials are not working
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How to configure the Remote Desktop Users group in Windows
Managing the Remote Desktop Users group is essential for secure Windows access. IT teams should know how to configure it properly across local, Intune and Azure environments.
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Understanding the difference between thin and thick clients
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What is Hyper-V on Windows 11, and what can it do?
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What is a roaming profile, and how does it work?
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How to enable and manage Windows 11 Hyper-V
Hyper-V virtual machines have many use cases in enterprise IT. Windows administrators should follow these steps to create new VMs no matter what their intended use is.
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How to configure multiple monitors for remote desktop use
Many users rely on multiple monitors for work. Making sure remote desktop experiences are seamless helps maintain user productivity and reduce IT support calls.
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What is desktop as a service (DaaS)?
Desktop as a service (DaaS) is a cloud computing offering in which a third party hosts the back end of a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployment.
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Broadcom to sell VMware EUC division to KKR for $3.8B
Customers that pair VMware's hypervisor with Horizon and Workspace One desktops might feel licensing jitters, but the deal could lead to more flexibility.
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AWS' remote work gambit: Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client
AWS rolls out a computer in a Fire TV Cube box. The $195 device gives enterprises an inexpensive end-user hardware option for remote workers and promises tighter data security.
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Questions remain following Citrix-TIBCO merger
Investment firms Vista Equity Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital completed the acquisition of Citrix, but questions about partnerships and potential product spinoffs remain.
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