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Is it time for a new name for thin clients?
The thin client market has evolved significantly to the point where these endpoints aren't all that thin. Find out the case for renaming these devices to 'rich clients.'
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What are RDS CALs and how should IT use them?
IT teams rely on CALs to ensure that RDS users are properly licensed for their sessions, so they should know how to work with them and what different options they present.
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Calculating sustainability and emissions for VDI and DaaS
Though VDI and DaaS are both desktop virtualization services, their sustainability can differ significantly, so business leaders should learn how to calculate their emissions.
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Forecasting VDI trends and the future of the market
VDI was once thought to be the future of managing desktops, but at times it can feel like a relic. However, VDI has certain characteristics that ensure it's here to stay.
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Virtual & Remote Desktop Strategies Problem Solve
How to use resource-saving desktop configurations
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.
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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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VMware vs. Citrix: Which is better for your organization?
VMware and Citrix both offer useful virtualization tools, but each one has its pros and cons. Explore the features and other factors that can help you decide between them.
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Calculating sustainability and emissions for VDI and DaaS
Though VDI and DaaS are both desktop virtualization services, their sustainability can differ significantly, so business leaders should learn how to calculate their emissions.
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App Delivery Manage
Automating testing and delivery for virtual apps and desktops
One of the many tasks that come with maintaining a virtual environment is the testing and delivery of virtual apps and desktops. Learn how automation can help these processes.
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Learn how to use VMware's Workstation clone VM feature
You can create linked and full clones with VMware Workstation's new VM clone wizard, but you should first understand their use cases and how to create either clone with the wizard.
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Is it time for a new name for thin clients?
The thin client market has evolved significantly to the point where these endpoints aren't all that thin. Find out the case for renaming these devices to 'rich clients.'
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Calculating sustainability and emissions for VDI and DaaS
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Forecasting VDI trends and the future of the market
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Pros and cons of building up VDI in the current market
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How to use resource-saving desktop configurations
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.
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How to fix keyboard connection issues on a remote desktop
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Fixing issues with a computer mouse on a remote desktop
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How to fix a remote desktop microphone that's not working
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What are RDS CALs and how should IT use them?
IT teams rely on CALs to ensure that RDS users are properly licensed for their sessions, so they should know how to work with them and what different options they present.
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VMware vs. Citrix: Which is better for your organization?
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Enabling and supporting webcam use on remote desktops
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Automating testing and delivery for virtual apps and desktops
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A guide to enterprise thin client systems
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How to use GPU for rendering graphics in VDI deployments
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Come on down! The VDI price is finally right
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Virtual Desktop Basics
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app virtualization
App virtualization (application virtualization) is the separation of an installation of an application from the client computer accessing it.
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terminal server
A terminal server, also known as a communication server, is a hardware device or server that provides terminals -- such as PCs, printers and other devices -- with a common connection point to a local or wide area network (WAN).
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PCoIP (PC over IP)
PC over IP (PCoIP) is a remote display protocol that Teradici developed for delivering remote desktops and applications to endpoints.
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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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Virtual and remote desktop strategies
VMware updates Horizon Cloud to reduce infrastructure needs
VMware has improved Horizon Cloud and added features to Workspace One UEM. It also plans to launch a managed virtual desktop product to support the various needs of hybrid work.
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Cloud-based desktops and DaaS
Microsoft brings Windows 365 Cloud PC closer to Windows 11
Microsoft will make Windows 365 more like a local install of Windows by letting employees work offline and switch between their local desktops and Cloud PC.