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Comparing VMware Horizon vs. Azure Virtual Desktop
Two of the top desktop virtualization technologies are Azure Virtual Desktop and Omnissa Horizon -- formerly from VMware. Learn how to evaluate and choose one of these platforms.
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Comparing Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Citrix DaaS
There are reasons to choose either Azure Virtual Desktop or Citrix DaaS, so organizations should compare these services and deploy one or combine both.
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Can a virtual machine infect its host with a virus?
Admins and users who work on virtual machines might believe they are fully secure, but that's not the case. Learn how VM hosts can get infected and how to secure against VM attacks.
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Learning the features and limitations of MSIX app attach
With MSIX app attach, IT can deploy and perform various management tasks for Windows applications. Despite new features, this tool still has some limitations.
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Can a virtual machine infect its host with a virus?
Admins and users who work on virtual machines might believe they are fully secure, but that's not the case. Learn how VM hosts can get infected and how to secure against VM attacks.
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UX & Performance Monitoring Get Started
8 important end-user experience monitoring metrics for VDI
End-user experience monitoring allows IT to see what issues users might be experiencing and identify their root causes. Learn which metrics are most important for VDI management.
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Can users run Windows 365 on Android and iOS?
While laptops and PCs are the most common business endpoints to access desktops from, some users might benefit from delivering desktops to mobile endpoints such as iOS and Android.
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Comparing AWS WorkSpaces vs. Azure Virtual Desktop
AWS WorkSpaces and Azure Virtual Desktop are stable and mature platforms that work equally well, but key factors set them apart. Learn more about how to decide between them.
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App Delivery Evaluate
Learning the features and limitations of MSIX app attach
With MSIX app attach, IT can deploy and perform various management tasks for Windows applications. Despite new features, this tool still has some limitations.
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VMware desktop software and virtualization Get Started
Learn how to use VMware's OS Optimization Tool
Background features and processes can often take up precious OS resources. With VMware's OS Optimization Tool, you can run analysis and create optimization templates.
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Comparing AWS WorkSpaces vs. Azure Virtual Desktop
AWS WorkSpaces and Azure Virtual Desktop are stable and mature platforms that work equally well, but key factors set them apart. Learn more about how to decide between them.
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Comparing VMware Horizon vs. Azure Virtual Desktop
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Comparing Azure Virtual Desktop vs. Citrix DaaS
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Learning the features and limitations of MSIX app attach
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6 steps for when remote desktop credentials are not working
Without a solid connection, remote desktops simply cannot function. When there are remote desktop connection issues, IT administrators should follow these steps.
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Fix Windows 11 remote desktop credentials that don't work
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What to do when a Windows 11 remote desktop keeps freezing
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Can users run Windows 365 on Android and iOS?
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How to run Windows 365 on an iPad
It may be difficult for organizations to deliver all their internal apps and resources to a tablet such as an iPad. With Windows 365, this process can be simple for IT teams.
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6 benefits of desktop virtualization for businesses
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Maximize application performance with VDI optimization tools
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How to perform an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) migration
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E-Handbook | May 2019
When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
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A guide to enterprise thin client systems
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E-Handbook | April 2018
How to use GPU for rendering graphics in VDI deployments
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E-Handbook | February 2018
What's new with desktop virtualization management?
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E-Handbook | July 2017
Come on down! The VDI price is finally right
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Virtual Desktop Basics
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Can a virtual machine infect its host with a virus?
Admins and users who work on virtual machines might believe they are fully secure, but that's not the case. Learn how VM hosts can get infected and how to secure against VM attacks.
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Can a virtual machine get a virus like a desktop can?
There is a perception that virtual machines are completely secure and immune to all malware, but the reality of virtual machine security is much more complicated.
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Understanding Microsoft 365 GCC High and other licenses
Government organizations should turn to the variety of dedicated services that Microsoft offers to deliver familiar productivity services to users with highly secured data.
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Virtual and remote desktop strategies
Broadcom to sell VMware EUC division to KKR for $3.8B
Customers that pair VMware's hypervisor with Horizon and Workspace One desktops might feel licensing jitters, but the deal could lead to more flexibility.
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Virtual and remote desktop strategies
AWS' remote work gambit: Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client
AWS rolls out a computer in a Fire TV Cube box. The $195 device gives enterprises an inexpensive end-user hardware option for remote workers and promises tighter data security.
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Virtual desktop delivery tools
Questions remain following Citrix-TIBCO merger
Investment firms Vista Equity Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital completed the acquisition of Citrix, but questions about partnerships and potential product spinoffs remain.