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July 28, 2021 28 Jul'21
HP to buy Teradici to improve virtual-desktop delivery

Teradici would provide HP with technology to help customers bolster the performance of their virtual desktops. HP expects to close the deal this year.
July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21
Microsoft Windows 365 confuses tech buyers

Microsoft hasn't clearly defined when a company should pick Windows 365 over its other desktop as a service, Azure Virtual Desktop. The differences seem more subtle than dramatic.
February 10, 2021 10 Feb'21
Citrix launches well-being microapps for Workspace

Citrix will help companies measure employee wellness with simple programs that can take surveys and distribute health and corporate news.
May 20, 2020 20 May'20
Design firm ups productivity with Workspot

Mead & Hunt is using Workspot virtual desktops to enable remote work during the pandemic -- and it's paying off in ways the firm didn't expect.

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virtual hard disk (VHD)

A virtual hard disk (VHD) is a disk image file format for storing the entire contents of a computer's hard drive. Continue Reading
How to configure automatic Azure Virtual Desktop scaling

Azure Virtual Desktop now supports VM automation for tasks such as scaling up and ramping down. These features can lead to a more efficient and cost-effective VDI environment. Continue Reading
virtual desktop

A virtual desktop is a computer operating system that does not run directly on the endpoint hardware from which a user accesses it. Continue Reading

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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. Continue Reading
Understanding the difference between thin and thick clients

How do thin and thick clients compare for licensing or flexibility? These two endpoint types each have their role in the enterprise, but they fit into organizations in very different ways. Continue Reading
What is virtual desktop infrastructure? VDI explained

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system, typically Microsoft Windows, runs and is managed in a data center. Continue Reading

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Why COVID-19 fuels desktop virtualization trends

VDI products provide organizations with a foundation for remote employees, but they aren't a cure-all. Continue Reading
Running GPU passthrough for a virtual desktop with Hyper-V

Any IT admin knows that desktop performance must be high quality to provide quality UX, and in some cases, admins may need to configure GPU passthrough for power user virtual desktops. Continue Reading
8 key VDI deployment best practices

When IT plans for its VDI deployment, it must factor in best practices for the setup process, such as considering client options and designing the VDI to have high availability. Continue Reading

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How to troubleshoot common VDI issues

VDI administrators must be adept at troubleshooting various VDI issues. Sufficient planning can prevent some, but IT should be prepared to deal with a few common issues. Continue Reading
Three VDI challenges that can derail any project

IT shops need to look out for complexity, cost and performance problems when they put a VDI implementation plan in place. Continue Reading
How to use PowerShell to track VDI resources

It's never ideal to have underutilized servers in a VDI environment. Here's how IT pros can create a PowerShell script to track VDI resource utilization. Continue Reading