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.
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Feature
29 Jun 2026
Understanding persistent vs. nonpersistent VDI
Persistent and nonpersistent VDI differ in storage, personalization, security, app delivery and management. Learn how IT should choose the right model. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jun 2026
Understand methods for virtual application delivery
Virtual app delivery technologies help centralize management and provide consistent UX across distributed workforces. But how do organizations know which delivery methods to use? Continue Reading
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Tutorial
07 Jul 2011
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
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Tip
28 Feb 2011
Using AppLocker to lock down Remote Desktop Services apps
The time it takes to get AppLocker fully functional negates its benefits, but with Remote Desktop Services, the Windows 7 application security tool is a no-brainer. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2010
Remote desktop access vs. mobile access: What's the difference?
While remote access is always remote, it's not always mobile. There's a difference between the two, each with its own use case. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Aug 2010
"Advanced Format" 4k disk drives and performance: How will this impact your virtual disks?
Oh those disk drive guys... you'd better pay attention to what they are doing! Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Apr 2010
Deploying Remote Desktop Web Access
With Remote Desktop Web Access, users can connect to a remote desktop or an application through a Web browser. Follow these steps to start using the feature. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Mar 2010
Deploying a Remote Desktop Session Host
The Remote Desktop Session Host in Windows Vista and Windows 7 performs the role of a terminal server. Deploying a session host isn't difficult -- if you plan ahead. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
23 Mar 2010
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
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Tutorial
23 Mar 2010
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
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Tip
15 Sep 2009
Deploying Terminal Services Web Access
Need to facilitate a remote Terminal Services session? The easiest method to use -- and set up -- is Terminal Services Web Access, a feature of Windows Server 2008. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Feb 2008
How to troubleshoot Terminal Services connection problems
Having a problem with your Terminal Services connection resource limits? Find out how a registry key can help troubleshoot the issue. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2007
32-bit Remote Desktop Connection Client - Terminal Services for Windows Server 2003
Since most users who access Terminal Server environments do so from 32-bit Windows client devices, this is the client platform that Microsoft has spent the most effort on. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Feb 2007
Updated: Lanmanserver and Lanmanworkstation Tuning
Follow Michel Roth's advice on how to tune fileserving environments; a complicated endeavor not everyone can handle on their own. Continue Reading