Virtual desktop management
Top Stories
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Tip
22 May 2023
Mitigate VDI performance issues with resource management
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. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Apr 2023
Pros and cons of building up VDI in the current market
Determining how to host and manage desktops for an entire organization is a major task, so business leaders need to understand the modern VDI market before making this decision. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2022
Samsung extends VMware Horizon to second screen
People running VMware’s virtual desktop on Samsung’s smartphones and tablets can access Windows on both the device and an attached monitor to increase productivity. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Sep 2021
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
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News
23 Jul 2021
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. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2021
Microsoft puts its OS in the cloud with Windows 365
Microsoft said Windows 365 gives companies a simple way to use cloud-based desktops at a predictable price. The company will release two versions of the product in early August. Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2020
9 VDI storage best practices to better connect remote workers
Learn how to plan and deploy VDI storage to make your remote workers more productive and efficient. It's all about knowing your users and picking the right devices. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2020
How to fix 8 common remote desktop connection problems
When the connection between a desktop and its host fails, it's time to do some remote desktop troubleshooting. Check firewalls, security certificates and more if a remote desktop is not working. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2020
How to troubleshoot a VMware Horizon black screen
One of the most common issues with VMware Horizon virtual desktops is a black screen displaying and crashing the desktop, so IT admins should learn how to troubleshoot this issue. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Nov 2020
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
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Tip
13 Nov 2020
5 reasons printer redirection causes Windows printing problems in RDS
Windows printing problems are a pain. If you have printer redirection issues with the Remote Desktop Protocol in RDS, check user permissions, client requirements and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Oct 2020
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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Feature
06 Oct 2020
How to calculate VDI costs and keep them to a minimum
When the true cost of VDI is hazy, it's a good idea to make a comprehensive calculation. Determine how to factor in costs related to hardware, infrastructure, licensing and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2020
Solve the mystery of VDI licensing
A VDI deployment is tricky enough without worrying about having the right VDI licensing. Stay one step ahead of the problems by knowing which license to use. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Sep 2020
Monitor VDI with these top tools
VDI monitoring helps IT pros get to the bottom of end-user experience issues. Understand what to monitor, and review some of the top VDI tools on the market. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Sep 2020
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
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Feature
01 Sep 2020
Picking the right VDI use cases means understanding users
When deciding whether or not to use VDI, IT pros should consider the user above all else, including how users will adjust, as well as what they do and where they work. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Aug 2020
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
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News
27 Jul 2020
Microsoft contemplates new DaaS product, 'Cloud PC'
Unexpected consumption costs mar companies' adoption of the cloud. The reported Microsoft Cloud PC, with per-user pricing, could ease that issue. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2020
Understanding persistent vs. nonpersistent VDI
You have a big decision to make when you deploy virtual desktops: Do you go with persistent or nonpersistent VDI? The choice often comes down to storage.. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2020
Security, productivity key desktop virtualization benefits
According to a survey conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, IT pros pointed to security, productivity and IT efficiency as the virtualization benefits driving VDI and DaaS adoption. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2020
Home network setups pose remote work challenge
Having Citrix Workspace in place pre-pandemic made the shift to remote work easier for William Fry employees, but shoddy home networks posed a significant hurdle for the IT team. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 May 2020
What is a roaming profile and how does it work?
Although several newer tools are available, Microsoft roaming profiles is a simple and time-tested way to manage a user's profile across physical and virtual desktop environments. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 May 2020
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2020
How Telus International addressed remote work challenges
Telus International CTO Jim Radzicki credits Google Cloud for the firm's rapid deployment of remote work technology, like virtual desktops, in the face of the pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2020
Citrix App Protection helps secure remote work
More employees are using personal devices to access corporate data than ever before. Citrix App Protection hopes to mitigate the risk. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Apr 2020
A deep dive into the internet, bandwidth, and how users in EUC and elsewhere affect capacity
Rachel Berry offers us a look into how the internet works and whether more people working from home could result in potential bandwidth issues. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2020
Remote work tools go from '0 to 100' in Corona
This city has turned to technology -- like Citrix virtual desktops -- to maintain services in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. CIO Chris McMasters discusses the lessons already learned. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Mar 2020
Workspot VDI key to engineering firm's pandemic planning
Southland Industries was in the process of transitioning to a virtual desktop service when COVID-19 emerged. In this Q&A, Israel Sumano discusses how the outbreak accelerated those plans. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2020
Preferred Mutual relies on VMware virtual desktops during pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing many firms to send employees home. In this Q&A, Preferred Mutual's Ben Moore discusses how VMware virtual desktops eased the transition. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2020
Coronavirus pandemic: 5 remote work tips for IT
VMware's Shawn Bass and Brian Madden shared tips to help IT workers make remote work a reality for their organizations as the new coronavirus pandemic progresses. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
Nerdio looks to simplify WVD deployment, management
While Windows Virtual Desktop has seen strong interest since it launched last year, its complexity may discourage enterprise adoption. Nerdio hopes to change that. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2020
Citrix enacted remote work during China's coronavirus crisis
The new coronavirus has begun to affect how U.S. companies are thinking about remote work. In this Q&A, Citrix's James Singh talks about how the company faced this problem in China -- and made it work. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Mar 2020
Coronavirus could spur desktop-as-a-service adoption
Some organizations -- like a city in California and a university in Australia -- have turned to desktop as a service in the face of disruptions like the coronavirus. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2020
Bank grows with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops without growing IT
For more than a decade, Renasant Bank has partnered with Citrix to accommodate growth without a drastic IT staff increase. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2020
BlackBerry enters digital workspace market
BlackBerry's digital workspace offering is meant to strike a balance between connectivity, productivity and security, especially for IT admins who cater to a range of worker types. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2020
Workspot launches Cloud Desktop Fabric
Workspot claims its new Cloud Desktop Fabric architecture will improve virtual desktop performance by connecting users to the cloud resources closest to them. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2020
Workspace focus splits virtualization market
The once-stable virtualization market is changing as some vendors begin to think more about workspaces. In this Q&A, IDC's Shannon Kalvar talks about what it all means. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2020
Citrix's performance analytics service gets granular
Citrix says its new performance analytics service for its Virtual Apps and Desktops platform will better identify the root cause of performance issues. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2019
Citrix brings Workspace and micro apps to Google Cloud
Citrix Workspace is now generally available on Google Cloud, including access to micro apps that make it easier for IT to deliver a more streamlined user experience. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2019
Benefits of virtualization highlighted in top 10 stories of 2019
Based on our top 10 most-read stories of 2019, IT pros sought to learn the benefits of virtualization, as well as the drawbacks, as the technology gained ground. Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2019
St. John's Health modernizes with digital workplace technology
St. John's Health modernized its workplace experience by simplifying IT's management of applications with VMware's Workspace One. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
Customers can interact with new VMware DaaS product at VMworld
VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2019
Citrix Managed Desktops close to GA release
Citrix Managed Desktops, which will be released Aug. 26, is meant to make managing desktops for IT easier by having Citrix control the management aspects of virtual desktops. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Parallels Remote Application Server brings AI, 2FA to SMBs
Parallels added new capabilities to its Remote Application Server product, including better reporting and monitoring for management and easier access to daily applications. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
Browser OS could turn the browser into the new desktop
In this Q&A, VDC Research's Eric Klein explains why Chrome OS has jumped ahead of the market by providing a browser OS that addresses enterprise use cases. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2019
Windows virtual desktop software gets closer to public release
As a potential release date for Windows Virtual Desktop looms, Microsoft is making sure its most popular applications are optimized to run within a virtualized environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2019
How to properly set user expectations about VDI performance
VDI performance can be a problem for end users, leading to a tense relationship between them and IT staff. Here's how to set expectations to prevent these issues among others. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jul 2019
Teradici unveiled “PCoIP Ultra.” How is it different from PCoIP and where does it fit in the market?
Teradici have evolved a lot in the last few years, but as in the past, they have an emphasis on high-end use cases. Now they’re bringing in support for H.264, and NVIDIA hardware encoding, too. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jun 2019
Manage Windows Virtual Desktop with a PowerShell script
IT admins can use PowerShell scripting to manage Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop. In this step-by-step guide, IT can learn the details of this management method. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2019
How to avoid VDI overprovisioning
IT must allocate VDI resources in a balanced way to prevent VDI overprovisioning. Explore some ways to properly allocate resources, such as using a performance monitoring tool. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2019
Application virtualization breathes digital life into legacy apps
Manufacturing company Royal Technologies chose Cameyo to access its Windows-based legacy applications without the complexity of a virtual desktop infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jun 2019
Maximize application performance with VDI optimization tools
IT administrators should look into different VDI optimization tools to reduce the amount of resources used and maximize performance. Learn all about these tools and their benefits. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
05 Jun 2019
Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards
Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, including the winners of the Best of Citrix Synergy Awards. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2019
Client virtualization still has its fans and use cases: A look at Hysolate and Qubes OS
Isolation starting from the operating system is one way to ensure data protection without restricting user productivity. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2019
Citrix Managed Desktops simplifies cloud desktop delivery
Citrix announces its new Managed Desktops service to unburden IT administrators by helping manage the back-end infrastructure during the provisioning process. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2019
VDI applications maintain many use-case advantages over DaaS
DaaS is growing rapidly, but on-premises VDI holds an edge in use cases that require granular control, network stability, application flexibility, OS licensing and secure data. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
22 May 2019
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards winners
Find out who won at the Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards in categories such as Application, Access and Content Security, and Digital Workspace, as well as who took home the Best of Show award. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2019
Micro apps, AI to power new version of Citrix Workspace
Citrix adds intelligence and micro apps to its Workspace product, bringing in capabilities from the Sapho acquisition to bolster Workspace and make it easier for end users. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2019
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
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News
26 Apr 2019
Citrix SaaS products gain traction, a sign of IT's push to modernize
Citrix's quarterly earnings show an uptick in Workspace and subscription-based revenue. But not all the news was good, as CEO David Henshall also announced the CFO's resignation. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
11 Apr 2019
Automate Windows configurations with Boxstarter and Chocolatey
Follow this Boxstarter tutorial to install the open source tool, and use it alongside PowerShell, Chocolatey and GitHub gists for streamlined and repeatable Windows configurations. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2019
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops gets UX, security upgrades
Citrix continues to add new capabilities to its cloud products, but getting consumers to adopt as-a-service offerings remains a hurdle. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Feb 2019
Client virtualization, part 2: How client VMs have evolved into current offerings
Vendors and open-source projects alike are using the benefits of client virtualization, while fixing some of the flaws. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Feb 2019
Client virtualization, part 1: Is it the past or the future? (With a retrospective on XenClient)
Part 1 examines why type-1 (bare metal) hypervisor is the way to go, and uses XenClient XT as an example of why early efforts failed. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jan 2019
Build your business case for thin client hardware
Take an in-depth look at thin clients, including the benefits, drawbacks and use cases, to determine if these endpoints can cut costs and protect data. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jan 2019
Discover thin client hardware and learn the benefits it offers
Thin clients can help many organizations, especially when it comes to storing information in one space. Learn about the different thin client designs, as well as their cost-saving benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2018
Diverse VDI endpoints require new management methods in 2019
IT professionals must make sure they are prepared to manage different types of endpoints as a part of their VDI deployments because the modern workforce requires it. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2018
VDI trends toward DaaS, mobility in 2019
With the new year approaching, the time is right to reset the VDI table and look at the rise of desktop as a service and mobile devices as VDI endpoints. Continue Reading
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Quiz
28 Nov 2018
Pop quiz: Desktop virtualization certifications for Citrix and VMware
VMware and Citrix offer numerous certifications for their virtual desktop and app products. Test yourself on the different levels and types of certifications and what each one covers. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Oct 2018
How Linux thin clients have improved
VDI shops should consider Linux-based thin clients as endpoints for their users for several reasons, including the fact that they are cheaper than Windows thin clients. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2018
How AI for IT operations improves VDI management
Enterprise AI tools help IT pros improve VDI management by providing accurate estimates of resource requirements, root cause analysis of issues and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2018
Windows Virtual Desktop poised to shake up the DaaS market
Microsoft is finally throwing its hat into the desktop-as-a-service ring with Windows Virtual Desktop. The DaaS offering could shake up the competition significantly. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Oct 2018
How VDI performance monitoring tools help IT
When deciding on a VDI monitoring tool, IT must understand the unique functions and limitations of each tool. IT should find a tool that matches the exact needs of its organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2018
Get to know virtual desktop image optimization tools
Desktop image optimization tools can help IT run a more efficient VDI deployment by overriding certain native OS functions and utilities. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
28 Sep 2018
5 decisions for application and desktop virtualization
IT has to make several major decisions to ensure that it makes the most of its application and desktop virtualization deployment, such as selecting a hosting method and end-user devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Sep 2018
How VDI provisioning can help IT effectively manage resources
VDI management requires more than simply monitoring desktops. IT must understand users' resource needs and provision its back-end infrastructure to reflect them. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Sep 2018
How workspaces can affect a virtual desktop deployment
Workspaces are poised to redefine the desktops users work with. As a result, virtual desktops could become just a part of a larger end-user computing approach. Continue Reading
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Quiz
19 Sep 2018
Do you know the optimal VDI use cases?
Any IT pro considering VDI must know where to apply it. Find out if you know when and where VDI is a good fit with this quiz on user types, important considerations and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Sep 2018
What IT pros need to know about Citrix certifications
Citrix offers a slew of certifications that prove how well an IT pro knows a certain technology. To earn a certification, IT pros must pass exams that Citrix issues. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Sep 2018
How can IT identify and manage VDI usage fluctuations?
Unpredictable user behavior and boot storms can cause VDI resource usage fluctuations throughout the day. IT can take steps to identify and curtail the effects of these changes. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
Top tips for virtual desktop delivery success
Successfully deploying virtual desktops is no easy feat. IT pros shared their stories of adopting virtual desktops in a customer panel at VMworld 2018. Continue Reading
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Quiz
30 Aug 2018
Can you handle application and desktop virtualization?
Virtual app and desktop deployments offer many benefits to IT, such as ease of management and improved security. Test yourself on the benefits of desktop virtualization. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2018
How to make virtual desktop images easier to manage
There are several common mistakes VDI shops make, including allowing users to gain elevated privileges, that make it more difficult to deliver a quality end-user experience. Continue Reading
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Quiz
15 Aug 2018
Can you manage virtual desktop user profile settings?
IT can control virtual desktops more directly with user profile management. Take this quiz to find out if you know about the different profile types and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Aug 2018
How desktop and app virtualization vendors handle mobile devices
If IT pros want to provide their users with access to virtual desktops and apps on mobile devices, they should know which vendors offer which virtualization services. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
Best practices for managing user profiles
When IT establishes user profiles for virtual desktops, it has several profile options. If users work from multiple endpoints, for example, IT should use roaming user profiles. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2018
Four questions for virtual app and desktop deployment
Choosing a virtual desktop delivery method and determining how to host desktops and applications are just two enterprise workstation decisions IT must make. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jul 2018
Are the protocol wars over? 2018 Edition, part 2: New use cases & competition
A look at new remote display protocol use cases, and who might be winning. Continue Reading
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Answer
19 Jul 2018
How should IT approach VDI provisioning?
Over or underprovisioning resources for virtual desktops can leave a VDI deployment in rough shape. With a few tips, IT pros can make sure they make the correct calculations. Continue Reading
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Quiz
09 Jul 2018
Can you use root cause analysis for VDI troubleshooting?
When IT pros adopt root cause analysis for VDI, they must know how to best use it to solve performance problems before they affect end users. Take this quiz to see if you're ready. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Jul 2018
Can IT add digital watermarks to its virtual desktops?
As part of a larger security strategy, watermarking virtual desktops can help IT discourage data leakage by adding user-specific text to each desktop. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2018
How to simulate a multisite network with VMware Workstation
If you want to test out a WAN link between two networks with VDI, VMware Workstation can help. Here's how it works. Continue Reading
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Buyer's Guide
14 Jun 2018
Understand and evaluate the user profile management system
Profile management tools can help admins keep tabs on user profiles and information as long as they properly evaluate the prospective platforms and the capabilities they can provide. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2018
Monitor VDI performance in these five key areas
To help maintain a good user experience, IT should turn to VDI monitoring products that look at the performance of deployment automation tools, write cache and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jun 2018
How to create a VDI test deployment with VMware Workstation
It's a good idea for IT pros to test out their VDI deployment before they move users to virtual desktops. They can use VMware Workstation to do just that. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2018
Explore the leading user profile management tools in-depth
Profile management tools help admins keep tabs on users using cloud, migration and app virtualization. Discover the leading vendors with this in-depth overview of their products. Continue Reading
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Quiz
04 Jun 2018
Do you understand all your VDI options?
IT has important decisions to make when choosing a VDI deployment, including whether to use persistent or nonpersistent desktops, what devices to give end users and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2018
Find the right user profile management software
Determine the right profile management platform for your company and take a close look at personalization, recovery, cloud, UEM and migration features. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2018
ControlUp targets virtual desktop, server overprovisioning
If IT pros overprovision virtual desktops and servers, they waste money and resources. But there are other problems associated with poor resource allocation. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
09 May 2018
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards winners
Find out who won at the Best of Citrix Synergy 2018 Awards in categories such as Application, Access and Content Security, and Digital Workspace, as well as who took home the Best of Show award. Continue Reading