Virtual Desktop Topics

Application delivery

There are numerous ways to deliver virtual applications, but IT needs to give this process plenty of attention to ensure a strong plan. Whether an organization has virtual applications as part of the desktop OS, only delivers the application once a user opens it, or layers the virtual app, IT needs to provide the back-end support for delivery. More about Application delivery

Cloud-based desktops and DaaS

Desktop virtualization is an evolving technology that is moving more to the cloud. There are many ways to host and deliver virtual desktops from the cloud, but organizations tend to fall into one of two categories: accessing desktop as a service (DaaS) virtual desktops from a public cloud hosted by a vendor or building a private cloud. More about Cloud-based desktops and DaaS

UX and performance monitoring and management

One of the core challenges of virtual desktops is user experience management, including desktop monitoring and troubleshooting. Of course, without a stable virtual desktop session and network connection, the end user can't perform any tasks, and productivity drops to zero. Therefore, support, UX monitoring and troubleshooting are of paramount importance. More about UX and performance monitoring and management

Virtual and remote desktop strategies

When an organization elects to use remote or virtual desktops, it must make many strategic decisions. These decisions include how to deliver the applications and desktops, what endpoints users use and which vendors to choose for various tools. More about Virtual and remote desktop strategies

Virtual desktop delivery tools

An organization could have the perfect VDI or DaaS infrastructure and service agreement, but without a proven method to deliver these desktops, an organization risks poor UX and a lack of productivity. IT teams should learn how to set up, test and roll out the right virtual desktop delivery tools, services and infrastructure. More about Virtual desktop delivery tools