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ALSO CALLED: Desktop PC Management, Managing PCs, Managing Personal Computers, PC Management DEFINITION: Desktop management is a comprehensive approach to managing all the computers within an organization. Despite its name, desktop management includes overseeing laptops and other computing devices as well as desktop computers. Desktop management is a component of systems management, which is the administration of all components of an organization's information systems. Other components of systems management … Definition continues below.
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Understanding (and Overcoming) Today's Desktop Virtualization Challenges sponsored by VMware, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to get more information on virtualization solutions that will help manage a growing and dynamic virtual desktop environment. Posted: 14 Aug 2012 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| IT Management Services \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine \| Virtual Machine Migration \| Virtualization Security

How User Virtualization Can Simplify Your Windows 7 Migration sponsored by AppSense WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover a solution that uses virtualisation for an easier Windows 7 migration. Read on to learn how your organisation can take advantage of a tool that centrally manages all aspects of this transition, resulting in a low cost, standard Windows 7 estate company wide. Posted: 20 Jul 2012 \| Published: 20 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Desktop Management \| Systems Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Windows \| Windows 7

Taking a User-Centric Approach to Your Windows 7 Migration sponsored by AppSense WHITE PAPER: This essential white paper explores the many ways in which adopting user virtualization can help your organization simplify and accelerate a Windows 7 migration while also paving the way for other projects such as desktop virtualization and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Posted: 17 Jul 2012 \| Published: 17 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Mobile Device Management \| Windows 7 \| Windows XP

Desktop to Cloud - Browser Migration in the Enterprise sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the impact of migrating an enterprise's websites and web-based applications to a cloud platform through a modern browser. Learn how to overcome the challenges of browser migration and how to make yesterday's desktop applications work on tomorrow's platform. Posted: 17 Jul 2012 \| Published: 17 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Seven Security Myths of Windows 7 sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Windows 7 is a very secure and robust operating system; however, that doesn't mean that you should left down your guard. Access this white paper to learn about seven Windows 7 security myths you shouldn't buy into. Posted: 06 Jun 2012 \| Published: 06 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Network Security \| Operating Systems \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Windows 7

Top Eight Features of Windows 8 Client sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Explore new and exciting features that the upcoming Windows 8 release brings to the tablet and desktop computing sphere. Posted: 06 Jun 2012 \| Published: 06 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Mobile Device Management \| Operating Systems \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Windows \| Windows 7

Protect Sensitive Data on Laptops - Even for Disconnected Users sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Securing corporate data is a top IT imperative and with more employees working from alternative locations, the mobile security challenge has become a critical focus for IT. Read this white paper to understand how local virtual desktops based on Citrix XenClient should be a part of your security strategy. Posted: 02 Aug 2012 \| Published: 02 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Wireless Computing

Windows 7 Migrations and Beyond: Ensuring Successful OS Migrations while Boosting Productivity and Simplifying Management sponsored by RES Software WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes common Windows 7 migration paths and the challenges associated with them. Find out how you can successfully manage the user experience and avoid time-consuming issues as you navigate your transition. Posted: 01 Aug 2012 \| Published: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Operating Systems \| User Experience \| Windows \| Windows 7 \| Windows Vista \| Windows XP

Top Reasons why Customers Virtualize their Desktop Infrastructures with EMC VSPEX sponsored by EMC WHITE PAPER: Access this concise resource to discover ten ways adopting proven virtual infrastructures can help you accelerate and support VDI and cloud computing initiatives, while cutting storage and bandwidth costs. Posted: 27 Jul 2012 \| Published: 27 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Network Infrastructure \| Storage Infrastructure \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Accelerate User-Centric Initiatives with AdminStudio Suite from Flexera Software™ sponsored by Flexera Software WHITE PAPER: Discover a user-centric approach to computing that allows organizations to provide instant, anywhere access to any combination of computing environments, applications and data. Discover a solution that allows administrators to support applications from many different vendors in various formations. Posted: 17 Jul 2012 \| Published: 17 Jul 2012 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Application Integration \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Vblock™ Fastpath Desktop Virtualization System at a glance sponsored by VCE WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover a solution for easier virtual desktop deployment. Discover a system that helps IT organizations to automated desktop and application management by enabling rapid deployment, reducing costs and improving security through centralization of the desktop environment. Posted: 05 Jul 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Infrastructure Management \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine \| VMware

Banco Azteca Spearheads Desktop Virtualization Initiative with VCE Professional Services sponsored by VCE WHITE PAPER: Access this case study to discover how one banking institution used an infrastructure platform for their VDI deployment with great results. Learn how this system jumpstarted the process by delivering accelerated assessment and planning and provided valuable benefits like accelerated proof-to concept completion and faster deployment time. Posted: 03 Jul 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Infrastructure Management \| Infrastructure Services \| Systems Integration \| Systems Management \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

VblockTM Fastpath Desktop Virtualization System for VMware View: Frequently Asked Questions sponsored by VCE WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can reduce VDI deployment times from days to mere minutes by leveraging a web-based software and desktop virtualization system. Read on to uncover the benefits of this integrated infrastructure and software solution. Posted: 29 Jun 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

Optimize IT Control and Maximize End User Freedom With VMware View sponsored by VMware WHITE PAPER: Explore the only end-to-end desktop virtualization platform that can help you simplify and secure your desktops while decreasing costs with a cloud-based delivery model. Read on to learn about the advanced features and technologies in VMware View 5. Posted: 26 Jun 2012 \| Published: 26 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| TCO \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

Make Group Policies Do More and Reach Further sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces the latest desktop management platform that can help expand the benefits of Group Policy and overcome its various deficiencies. Explore the advantages it can provide and review the advanced features it offers. Posted: 25 Jun 2012 \| Published: 20 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Group Policy \| IT Service Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Healthcare sponsored by VMware WHITE PAPER: This white paper showcases a virtual desktop infrastructure solution that can provide caregivers with quick and secure access to regulated patient information. Within, learn how your IT team can reduce the complexity of maintaining multiple applications across numerous workstations. Posted: 25 Jun 2012 \| Published: 25 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization for Healthcare \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Health Care Industry \| Health Care Networking \| Medical Devices \| Medical Practice Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine \| Virtualization Security

Top Strategies for Lowering Desktop TCO sponsored by VMware WHITE PAPER: This Gartner report illustrates how to decrease the hardware and support costs of desktop management. Posted: 25 Jun 2012 \| Published: 03 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| TCO \| User Experience

Top 10 Benefits of Modernizing Your Desktop sponsored by VMware WHITE PAPER: Faced with a growing number of client devices, new user requirements, and the challenges of desktop management, many companies are determining that the conventional PC-centric model is no longer effective. This white paper explores the concept behind desktop modernization and outlines ten reasons you should start adopting it. Posted: 25 Jun 2012 \| Published: 22 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| PC Operating Systems \| User Base \| User Experience \| User Needs Assessments \| VDI

Best practices to make BYOD simple and secure sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Gain best practices and key considerations to keep in mind when implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Find out how you can simplify management and reduce costs while keeping data secure and compliant in this resource. Posted: 21 Jun 2012 \| Published: 21 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Mobile Device Management \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Computing

Workshifting: a global market research report sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: This market research report provides insight into the key drivers behind the trends of workshifting, IT consumerisation and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Discover how businesses are gaining tangible benefits from a more mobile and flexible workforce. Posted: 21 Jun 2012 \| Published: 21 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Mobile Device Management \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Computing \| Work Environment

Desktop Virtualization Survey: Changing Workstyles Drive Demand for Desktop Virtualization sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Review the results of a recent Desktop Virtualization Survey, reporting where organizations are on their journey towards VDI. Learn the key findings of this survey and learn why mobility is a top driver for – and benefit of – VDI. Posted: 21 Jun 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| IT Infrastructure \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Users \| VDI \| Virtual Appliance \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Dell Desktop Virtualization Solutions Simplified sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Explore how all-in-one, out-of-the-box VDI appliances are simplifying and accelerating desktop virtualization implementations for both large enterprises and SMBs. Posted: 12 Jun 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Remote Users \| Server Provisioning \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Solution Overview Cisco VXI: Data Center sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This solution overview forecasts trends that will impact various business functions in the workplace. Explore the advantages of desktop virtualization and learn how to meet the data center infrastructure requirements of this technology. Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Published: 01 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

RHEV for Desktops: Competitive Pricing Whitepaper sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: This document compares the pricing of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops (RHEV) with the pricing of VMware View 5 for desktop virtualization. Access a detailed price comparison for the use cases of 100 virtual desktops. Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Published: 25 May 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Open Source \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

RHEV for Desktops Feature Comparison sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: When choosing a desktop virtualization platform to manage your desktop infrastructure, your architecture and capabilities may be limited by the features offered by each product. This document details the features and benefits of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops 3.0 in comparison with current market competitors. Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Published: 25 May 2012 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| VDI \| Vendor Selection \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

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DESKTOP MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … include network management and database management.Traditional desktop management tasks include installing and maintaining hardware and software, spam filtering, and administering user permissions. In recent years, however, security-related tasks have become an increasingly large part of desktop management. As a result, an increasingly large proportion of administrative resources have been devoted to security-related tasks, such as patch management, fighting viruses and spyware, and controlling greynet applications (programs installed without corporate approval, such as instant messaging, file …
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