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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22 Aug 2024
Are virtual machines safe for end users?
Virtual machine security is a complicated topic because there are many factors that can determine their security posture. Learn how to evaluate these factors. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2024
What is the difference between Windows 10 vs. Windows 10 IoT?
There are several key differences between Windows IoT and a regular Windows desktop OS, so organizations must compare these systems to ensure they deploy the right OS. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Mar 2020
What’s new in Login VSI Login Enterprise?
Employee experience is just one of several factors driving a wave of monitoring buzz. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2020
VMware Horizon View troubleshooting guide for desktop admins
IT pros can read this VMware Horizon View troubleshooting guide to learn how to set up desktop troubleshooting in Horizon and identify connection, UX and authentication issues. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Feb 2020
Lakeside Software takes equity investment in the latest sign of the end user experience wave
Lakeside will double engineering and add business leadership roles. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Feb 2020
IGEL Disrupt 2020, Part 2: Updated UD3, new UMS web console, and session notes
Jed Ayres is now CEO; how the Frame client works on IGEL OS; WVD on Azure Stack; and more. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Feb 2020
What’s new in Stratodesk’s NoTouch OS Velma Lakes release?
Stratodesk overhauled their thin client software with new management, cloud, and architectural features. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2020
Differences in thin client support across VDI vendors
The thin client support that virtualization vendors provide is often changing, and IT professionals must understand that each vendor takes a unique approach to thin clients. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Jan 2020
5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks. 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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Opinion
07 Jan 2020
Citrix’s employee experience focus unfolds with Workspace intelligent experience at the center
It’s been a year since Citrix started pivoting toward general-purpose customers and acquired Sapho to be front and center of it. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2020
Citrix ADC vulnerability discovered, temporary fix released
A security firm said a Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway vulnerability could affect more than 80,000 companies. Immediate action was recommended, but the holidays might have complicated things. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Dec 2019
VMware Workspace ONE for Microsoft Endpoint Manager: What does it mean?
Again, one of the big questions is when you want to move on from SCCM. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Dec 2019
Can IT use VMware Horizon View without vCenter?
Running VMware Horizon View without vCenter is possible but impractical. Understand why an organization would want to use this setup and what the implications are. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Nov 2019
Citrix Cloud services: Ready for prime time?
With Citrix Cloud services accounting for nearly 20% of new licenses sold by Citrix, the service is becoming mainstream, but not everyone has hit the OK button. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Oct 2019
5 Windows Virtual Desktop management tools to consider
Deep management capabilities are important, even in a cloud desktop implementation such as Windows Virtual Desktop. Discover five third-party tools that support a Windows Virtual Desktop deployment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Oct 2019
An update on Workspot: Funding, growth, and their ‘cloud desktop fabric,’ aimed at the enterprise
Workspot is now targeting enterprise customers, with the ability to deploy, monitor, and manage, desktops across any Azure region. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Sep 2019
3 steps to lock down VDI security
Despite a popular myth, virtual desktops are susceptible to security breaches just like traditional desktops. IT admins can improve VDI security by following these best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2019
4 ways to handle Windows Virtual Desktop management
IT admins who deploy Windows Virtual Desktop should know how to use and manage the service first. Here are four ways to use Windows Virtual Desktop effectively. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
HP's purchase of endpoint security vendor Bromium a win for IT
Analysts describe HP's Bromium acquisition as a safe, cheap, smart bet in its push to compete with Dell. It's also another sign of rapid consolidation in the endpoint security market. Continue Reading
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Video
24 Sep 2019
How to perform per-machine install of Microsoft OneDrive, Teams for VDI
Microsoft OneDrive and Teams can be challenging for VDI, but a per-machine installer can make the process much easier. Watch this video to find out the details. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2019
Navigate Office 365 licensing issues with VDI
Office 365 can come with some tricky licensing situations, especially for VDI admins. Explore this rundown of licensing issues and some potential solutions. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Sep 2019
What does employee experience mean to end user computing?
Striving towards a better employee experience, Citrix and VMware are working on a bevy of new products. Is this the new, expanded definition of EUC? Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2019
Horizon Services for Multi-Cloud finally shows the future of VMware’s broker strategy
Horizon 7 and Horizon Cloud will be under the new control plane. We also look at Horizon and WVD, and Horizon DaaS on VMware Cloud on AWS. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Sep 2019
How to use Samsung DeX for remote desktop clients
Organizations can harness the capabilities of Samsung DeX and Windows Virtual Desktop to transform mobile devices into thin clients. Discover how to get started with the process. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Aug 2019
When should IT use thin clients for VDI?
Thin clients are less expensive than PCs, but they also come with limitations. Find out if thin clients will work well within your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 2019
Follow Citrix VDI best practices for a successful deployment
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complicated product with a lot of different facets. Dig into these best practices to ensure a smooth deployment and management. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Aug 2019
Get to know Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR and CR
Determine the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR and CR, and understand why many customers are reluctant to make the switch from LTSR to CR. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Aug 2019
A technical review of Citrix Managed Desktops
Jo Harder discusses the new capabilities of Citrix Managed Desktops and compares with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service, as well as presents a hands-on review. 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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Tip
12 Aug 2019
Best practices to prevent RDP security issues
IT can prevent RDP security issues in a few ways. Learn how to use Group Policy and other best practices to protect against an RDP-based attack, and learn about BlueKeep. 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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Feature
05 Aug 2019
Windows Virtual Desktop forces VDI market to adapt or risk failure
In this Q&A with a company that helped developed Windows Virtual Desktop, dig into how it will affect the VDI market and the road that Microsoft took to develop the service. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2019
How to optimize Citrix and Microsoft deployments for VDI
Citrix and Microsoft offer a variety of integrations to enhance their products. Find out what they are, and how organizations running VDI can take advantage of them. 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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Tip
18 Jul 2019
How to manage Windows Virtual Desktop printing problems
Windows Virtual Desktop printing is somewhat complicated. Learn about the products that can simplify print management for IT and make printing more seamless for end users. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2019
CloudJumper partnerships support Windows Virtual Desktop
CloudJumper has partnered with ThinPrint, IGEL and Nvidia to support printing, cloud workspace deployment and more in Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop. 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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Opinion
15 Jul 2019
A quick look at deviceTRUST, a simple conditional access tool for virtual desktop environments
deviceTRUST rides entirely on top of your existing desktop virtualization environment and is configured via Group Policy, so it can be used without any additional infrastructure at all. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jul 2019
Why perceived Citrix Cloud costs may not align with reality
Citrix is encouraging its customers to move their VDI deployments to the cloud. But the company's marketing ploys don't often mention the real costs of moving to Citrix Cloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jul 2019
A technical introduction to Citrix Cloud Federated Authentication Service
Citrix just released Cloud-Enabled Federated Authentication Service (FAS) in Tech Preview. Jo Harder delves into federation to help you determine if and how this new feature may benefit you. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2019
Lakeside SysTrack 9 asks the question: How is automation changing your helpdesk?
Lakeside is building on their analytics and AI strategy with more reactive and proactive monitoring and healing capabilities in Lakeside SysTrack 9, which is new and GA today. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Jun 2019
What should IT consider when choosing VDI antivirus software?
Virtual desktops are just as susceptible to cyberattacks as any physical desktop. Here's what IT administrators need to know about choosing the right VDI antivirus software. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jun 2019
Bring your own Citrix Gateway to Citrix Cloud...or not
Adding basic Citrix Gateway functionality to a Citrix Cloud implementation is literally a one-button option, but what about when you have more complex requirements? 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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Opinion
30 May 2019
An update on the Citrix Workspace Hub: Citrix is serious about their low-cost thin client
My first look at this thin client option left me feeling like it wasn’t an enterprise device, so let’s get an updated look at where it is nearly a year later. 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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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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Tip
15 May 2019
How to use two-factor authentication in Horizon View
Two-factor authentication is an important security layer for VDI deployments that helps to prevent breaches. Discover the ins and outs of implementing 2FA in VMware Horizon View. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 May 2019
The trouble with troubleshooting in Citrix Cloud
While much has been written about deploying Citrix Cloud, Jo Harder delves into how troubleshooting differs between on-prem and cloud deployments. 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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Opinion
25 Apr 2019
I talked to a real-world Samsung DeX pilot customer, the Chula Vista Police Department
It’s taken a while to get here, but DeX is solving a lot of problems for CVPD in one fell swoop. It’s all about having the right use case! Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2019
10 Citrix Synergy 2019 sessions to attend
This year's Citrix Synergy in Atlanta will host a variety of sessions for attendees. Before you attend in May, craft a session schedule that fits your needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Apr 2019
Find alternatives when Citrix Smart Scale reaches end of life
Citrix will retire Smart Scale in May 2019, and its replacement is only for Citrix Cloud customers. Here's how IT pros can find alternatives to this VDI power management tool. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Reports of Citrix layoffs may be overblown
Citrix responded to a report of substantial layoffs that a few positions were eliminated during a marketing restructuring and that no leadership or C-level positions were affected. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2019
Benefits of multi-user Windows 10 in Windows Virtual Desktop
Windows Virtual Desktop could be a game-changer in the DaaS market with the introduction of multi-user Windows 10. Understand the pros and cons of this new service. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
Windows Virtual Desktop enters public preview
The highly anticipated release of Windows Virtual Desktop will provide a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service, integrated with Office 365 ProPlus and built on Azure. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Mar 2019
Citrix Cloud identity features are still up in the air
We appreciate Citrix’s move towards identity, but there’s still a lot of manual work to do in many cases, which erodes some Citrix Cloud benefits. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Mar 2019
Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards criteria and nomination form
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards are coming. Get to know the rules and criteria, and nominate a product for this year's awards using the form below. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Feb 2019
What to look for in a VDI troubleshooting tool
VDI management is complicated, but the right troubleshooting tool can make it less so. IT should consider these factors when choosing a troubleshooting tool for its VDI deployment. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2019
Compare the top vendors of thin client systems
Explore some of the top thin client systems currently on the market -- based on industry, cost and data usage -- to help you make the right buying decision. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jan 2019
As remoting gets better, we’re going to have to worry about audio synchronization more
It hasn’t been much of a problem in the past, but it will be in the future. It’s time to start benchmarking audio synchronization performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Dec 2018
Clear the confusion around Microsoft RDS
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is often pigeonholed as a session-based virtualization tool. IT can, however, use it for both VDI and app virtualization, as well. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Dec 2018
Citrix HDX marches on in release 1811
Citrix has made some updates to HDX in the latest release, and Jo Harder dissects the new features and explains the good and the not-so-good for admins and users. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Nov 2018
How should IT assess zero client vs. thin client devices?
Zero clients and thin clients can simplify the endpoints users work with in VDI deployments. The makeup of each option affects the benefits it delivers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2018
How VDI admins can earn VMware and Citrix certifications
Certifications from Citrix and VMware validate an IT professional's skills with respect to a certain program or tool, and they can help VDI pros improve their careers. Continue Reading
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Quiz
07 Nov 2018
Test your knowledge of VDI vs. RDS for desktop hosting
RDS and VDI each offer benefits for certain use cases. Test yourself to see if you know when RDS is a good idea and when organizations should opt for VDI. 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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Opinion
08 Oct 2018
Citrix Workspace Hub: Labor of love; not a full-fledged thin client option
Not designed to be an actual competitor, but remains a good, low-cost option. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Oct 2018
Remote Desktop Services fireworks at Microsoft Ignite 2018
Benny provides more info that Microsoft revealed about RDS and WVD at the show. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Sep 2018
What mobile thin clients offer and why to consider them
The mobile thin client market might not be huge, but these portable devices can be a real boost for VDI shops in improving security and simplifying management. 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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Opinion
07 Sep 2018
RemoteFX vGPU put out to pasture as Microsoft RDP grows up
RemoteFX vGPU had its run, but Microsoft looks to be done with it now and revealed plans for its deprecation. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Aug 2018
Get to know the latest VMware Horizon 7 features
Recent updates to VMware Horizon include features that focus on troubleshooting UX issues and making it simpler for IT to manage the tool. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Aug 2018
It's time to embrace mobile VDI access
Mobile devices have not taken the thin client market by storm, but they could become more popular as virtual app and desktop vendors gear their products toward smartphones and tablets. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Aug 2018
VMworld 2018 First impressions: EUC isn’t totally ignored
EUC doesn’t feel quite as overlooked as I was led to believe, even though one meeting happened off-site and saw little promotion (it was VMworld 2018’s best-kept secret—you missed out). Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Aug 2018
An overview of multi-tenancy in Remote Desktop modern infrastructure (RDmi)
RDS MVPs explain why multi-tenancy is so important, how it works in RDmi, and how to set it up. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2018
VDI shops mull XenDesktop vs. Horizon as competition continues
Citrix still holds a large advantage in the desktop virtualization market, but several factors could allow VMware's market share to grow. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jul 2018
Login VSI’s app compatibility tool Login AT applies computer vision to IT
Login AT is available today. Login VSI’s new tool should be useful right off the bat, but there are a lot of future opportunities, too. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jul 2018
Are the protocol wars over? 2018 Edition, part 1: Current vendor landscape
Catch up on all the major remote display protocol players, including Teradici, Citrix, VMware, and others. 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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Opinion
27 Jun 2018
Citrix Workspace App: What’s in the cloud & what’s on the client side?
Citrix Workspace App encompasses features from Receiver, ShareFile, StoreFront, NetScaler Gateway, Analytics, and more. Confused? Let’s dig in. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Jun 2018
RDmi is a milestone for the future of RDS. Here’s how it works
RDmi remains in private Technical Preview, but it’s already an exciting milestone with huge potential. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2018
How to select the right VDI hypervisor
IT has several decisions to make when selecting a hypervisor for VDI, including choosing between a free hypervisor or a more feature-rich, paid option. 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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Opinion
04 Jun 2018
NetScaler Gateway Service: Should you consider the bundled version or the upcoming SSO version?
Citrix currently offers bundled functionality to Cloud customers with their Virtual Apps and Desktops version and plans to sell a premium standalone option later. Let’s look at what each provides. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2018
Remote display protocols dictate virtual desktop experience
Citrix, VMware and Microsoft all offer remote display protocols with their VDI products. Each one brings a little something different to the table. 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
Citrix NetScaler authentication methods help on-premises shops
In Citrix Synergy 2018 session, attendees learned about two ways to implement multifactor NetScaler authentication: Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Google ReCAPTCHA. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2018
Citrix Cloud services, CEO stability key to future success
Citrix's cloud-first approach drew mixed reactions from attendees at the annual Synergy conference, some of whom have concerns about cost and licensing. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 May 2018
So, what did you think of the show? (Citrix Synergy 2018 Edition)
My fast take after the first two days in Anaheim. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2018
Understand the benefits of user profile management software
Profile management tools can be valuable assets to address failure recovery, migration support, KPI improvement, as well as profile corruption, so long as they fit your environment. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2018
Ten Citrix Synergy 2018 sessions to attend
Get a jump start on your Citrix Synergy planning with this rundown of 10 interesting sessions that explore Linux-based virtual desktops, scalability and planning, and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2018
Survey the desktop and application virtualization market
Organizations want the flexibility to deliver virtual desktops and applications from the same platform. Learn about the products that can do both for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2018
User profile management software in the modern enterprise
Profile management tools help admins keep track of important details about users, like their bookmarks, browser histories, wallpapers, documents and more. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2018
TetherView desktop disaster recovery offers a way into VDI
With standby virtual desktops from TetherView, IT can forgo full-fledged backup data centers for disaster recovery. The company CEO details use cases for the technology and more. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2018
IT mulls multi-user Windows 10 as Server 2019 drops RDSH
Multi-user Windows 10 could replace RDSH, which isn't in the first Windows Server 2019 preview. The move has ramifications for app compatibility, XenApp and Windows licensing. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Mar 2018
CloudJumper (formerly part of nGenx) is targeting Citrix customers with their new migration tool
Several years ago, CloudJumper was a big Citrix partner. Now they’ve acquired their key technology partner, IndependenceIT, and are targeting Citrix migrations. Continue Reading