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Ways to investigate and fix VMware View Connection Server issues

VDI admins can troubleshoot and fix problems in a VMware View Connection Server and its LDAP directory using just a few commands.

By Rob Bastiaansen • May 10, 2013

What is a call park phone feature and how does it work?

UC expert, Matt Brunk, explains a call park phone feature, how it works and how it compares to a visual call park feature in this expert response.

By Matt Brunk • May 10, 2013

Using passthrough disks for desktop VM storage? Keep 5 tips in mind

Connecting desktop VMs to passthrough disks can enhance performance, but it does add complexity. Watch out for these five hang-ups.

By Serdar Yegulalp • May 8, 2013

Tips for VDI user profile management

Unique user profiles are key to a successful VDI environment, so you need user profile management techniques to create, store and secure profiles.

By Alyssa Provazza • May 1, 2013

Why you need VDI training and how to go about it

VDI requires new hardware and software, so make sure you get some VDI training and certifications under your belt before you deploy virtual desktops.

By Ed Tittel • April 30, 2013

Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment

In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint.

By Tony De Thomasis • April 25, 2013

Best practices for allocating resources to virtual desktops

It's important to do a good job allocating resources to virtual desktops. Make sure you understand your VM system and allocate based on your users.

By Serdar Yegulalp • April 24, 2013

What exactly is included in the Microsoft VDA license cost?

The Virtual Desktop Access license lets users remotely access Windows from more types of devices, but it costs more than Software Assurance.

By Paul DeGroot • April 24, 2013

Stripping a Microsoft Office password from a document with DocRecrypt

DocRecrypt, an Office 2013 tool, allows an admins to get into an otherwise inaccessible file by stripping it of its Microsoft Office password.

By Brien Posey • April 23, 2013

Machine-to-machine technology automates the warehouse

Machine-to-machine technology is a handy tool for automating warehouse operations.

By Dylan Persaud • April 18, 2013

VMware View components: What you need and how they work

To use VMware View for VDI, you need a few different View components, including the View Agent, vCenter Server and View Connection Server.

By Brien Posey • April 16, 2013

Zero client vs. thin client computing: Why zero clients are better

Zero clients and thin clients both offer virtual desktop access, but they aren't the same when it comes to performance and scalability.

By Alastair Cooke • April 15, 2013

Breaking down five desktop delivery methods

There are a lot of ways to accomplish desktop delivery these days, and they all come in shorthand: VDI, SBC, DaaS and more.

By Dan Brinkmann • April 8, 2013

Decoding active and passive RFID tags

Active and passive RFID differs greatly in terms of functionality and cost. Here's what you need to know about the flavors of RFID.

By Beth Stackpole • April 5, 2013

Four desktop virtualization use cases

Knowing why you're deploying virtual desktops is the first step to success -- whether it's for better security, simplified management or BYOD support.

By Dan Brinkmann • April 3, 2013

Ten ways to make your VDI deployment fail

When it comes to VDI, there's a lot of room for error. Check out the ten most common reasons a VDI deployment fails.

By Margaret Jones • March 28, 2013

How mobile device encryption works to protect sensitive data

Mobile device encryption -- of both the hardware and software varieties -- is one of the best ways to secure data on smartphones and tablets.

By Lisa Phifer • March 27, 2013

What are the different types of private branch exchange systems?

The types of PBX systems available shifted after the advent of Internet Protocol, according to IP telephony expert Jon Arnold.

By Jon Arnold • March 20, 2013

AppX file

AppX is the application distribution file format that was introduced with Microsoft Windows 8.

By Stephen Bigelow • March 15, 2013

Q&A: Citrix discusses enterprise mobility management challenges, goals

Citrix discusses the company's mobile enablement strategy and how anyone with an app and Amazon Web Services can disrupt legacy technology vendors.

By James Furbush • March 15, 2013

Creating a golden image for VDI: 13 things to consider

When you build a golden image for virtual desktops, make sure that virtual disk image has the proper security settings and pre-installed apps.

By Frank Ohlhorst • March 7, 2013

Are there advantages to using the public switched telephone network?

You may have to sacrifice some advantages of the public switched telephone network if you switch to VoIP, says telephony expert Jon Arnold.

By Jon Arnold • March 5, 2013

How can I easily switch between an external webcam and a built-in one?

Video expert Steve Campbell answers a question about built-in and external webcams. Certain factors affect the quality of your experience, he says.

By Stephen Campbell • March 5, 2013

Ways to detect and delete duplicate files in Windows systems

Our enterprise desktop expert answers a question about some third-party tools for eliminating duplicate files in Windows desktops.

By Serdar Yegulalp • Feb. 27, 2013

User profile backup methods for virtual desktops

First you need to decide whether it's worth backing up user data. If you decide yes, check out these user profile backup techniques.

By Alastair Cooke • Feb. 18, 2013