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Vblock™ Fastpath Desktop Virtualization System at a glance
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
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

EMC Converged Platforms.

Banco Azteca Spearheads Desktop Virtualization Initiative with VCE Professional Services
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
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

EMC Converged Platforms.

TeradiciAPEX™2800: Addressing the next VDI bottleneck
sponsored by Teradici Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about an advanced solution that can mitigate the IT management challenges that virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) can introduce.
Posted: 29 Jun 2012 | Published: 21 May 2013

Teradici Corporation

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

VMware

Deploy desktop virtualization simply, efficiently, and with flexibility
sponsored by EMC & Arrow
WHITE PAPER: Check out this paper to learn about an end-user computing solution designed to simplify management of your end-user VDIs.
Posted: 14 Jun 2012 | Published: 12 Jun 2012

EMC & Arrow

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

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Bringing Order to the Chaos of “Bring Your Own Device”
sponsored by Enterasys
WHITE PAPER: In order to fully accept the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) trend in your enterprise, it is vital to find a solution that provides security, scalability, centralized policy, and a superior end-user experience. Learn how you can bring order to the chaos of BYOD, plus details of a solution that can help you achieve this.
Posted: 01 Jun 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

Enterasys

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

Red Hat

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

Red Hat

Washington State University Case Study: Overcoming VDI Storage Performance Challenges
sponsored by Tintri
WHITE PAPER: Learn how Washington State University deployed storage for hundreds of virtual desktops on VMware View using a single Tintri VMstore.
Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 21 May 2012

Tintri

Enterprise Storage Solution for Hyper-V Private Cloud and VDI Deployments using Sanbolic’s Melio Cloud Software Suite
sponsored by Sanbolic Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Explore how an advanced, host-based storage fabric solution can provide the highly scalable and available storage necessary to support Hyper-V private cloud or VDI deployments.
Posted: 18 May 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2011

Sanbolic Inc.

Maximize Your Investment in Citrix XenDesktop With Sanbolic Melio
sponsored by Sanbolic Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Discover how your organization can overcome many VDI storage-related challenges and maximize the return on your desktop virtualization project by leveraging shared storage. Explore the advantages this storage approach offers virtualized environments, and learn how you can easily enable shared storage.
Posted: 18 May 2012 | Published: 18 May 2012

Sanbolic Inc.

Optimizing Virtual Desktops with Dell EqualLogic Unified Storage and VMware View
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: The combined strengths of Dell EqualLogic and VMware can deliver significant benefits for VDI implementations. Integration of DellEqualLogic with VMware vSphere and VMware View can help your organization achieve optimal VDI performance. Read now to learn more.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012 | Published: 22 Feb 2012

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Accelerate Windows 7 Deployments, Maximise App-V Adoption and De-risk Virtual Desktop Adoption
sponsored by AppSense
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn how user virtualisation technology can help your organisation accelerate Windows 7 deployments, maximise application virtualisation adoption, and ensure successful VDI implementations.
Posted: 27 Jan 2012 | Published: 27 Jan 2012

AppSense

Cisco UCS B230 M2 Blade Server: Uncompromised Virtual Desktop Performance
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: When employing a virtual desktop solution, it is crucial to choose the right combination of hardware and software. This white paper introduces a comprehensive technology suite that can deliver uncompromised virtual desktop performance while using less than 5% of available bandwidth.
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

VMware, Inc.

The Key for Securing Your Enterprise
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization, which can help organizations  strengthen information security while enhancing business productivity, agility and growth, is a promising solution. Learn how desktop virtualization is redefining desktop and application delivery in this resource.
Posted: 10 Jan 2012 | Published: 10 Jan 2012

Citrix

Successfully Managing VDI Services with the BIG-IP System
sponsored by F5 Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can unite all the components required to make a complete and secure VDI services delivery solution in one integrated and consolidated platform.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

F5 Inc.

Optimizing Clinical Workflows with VMware View and Cisco VXI
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the benefits of implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure for healthcare delivery. Gain insights beyond the traditional IT-centric discussion about CapEx and OpEx reductions to explore the ways in which VDI improves clinical workflow at the actual point of care, where it matters most.
Posted: 09 Nov 2011 | Published: 09 Nov 2011

VMware, Inc.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn about the latest technology platform that is proven to deliver optimal deployment service in comparison to other solutions in the market.
Posted: 02 Nov 2011 | Published: 02 Nov 2011

Citrix

Understanding Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the variety of desktop virtualization models available, how each works, and the advantages and limitations of each model for key vectors such as security, manageability, and power consumption. Also identified are the major providers of software solutions and the end-point devices to deploy each model.
Posted: 14 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

Intel

Enabling Device Independent Mobility with Dynamic Virtual Clients
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: To enable device-independent mobility (DIM) at Intel, Intel IT is considering implementing dynamic virtual client (DVC) technology, which uses containerized software appliances to abstract the OS; applications; corporate data and workspaces. In this model, users can access their applications and information from any device, anywhere, anytime.
Posted: 13 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

Intel

Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN & Citrix XenDesktop 1,000 Desktop Reference Architecture
sponsored by Dell Compellent
WHITE PAPER: Dell tested a sample of 1,000 virtual desktops and simulated real-world workloads using a Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN in a Citrix XenDesktop VDI environment with Microsoft Hyper-V 2008 R2 as the hypervisor.
Posted: 30 Aug 2011 | Published: 30 Aug 2011

Dell Compellent

Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN & Vmware View 1,000 Desktop Reference Architecture
sponsored by Dell Compellent
WHITE PAPER: An efficient storage solution is integral to a successful VDI implementation. With a Fluid Data architecture and integrated software features such as Automated Tiered Storage, Thin Provisioning, Continuous Snapshots and Remote Replication, the Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN proves to be a highly effective storage option for VMware View.
Posted: 02 Aug 2011 | Published: 02 Aug 2011

Dell Compellent

Desktop Virtualization Planning Guide
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization, what is it and what does it mean for your organization and IT shop? This exclusive white paper provides an in-depth review of what it is, what it is not and steps for planning a desktop virtualization deployment. Begin to understand what desktop virtualization is and what it can mean to your organization and IT shop.
Posted: 23 Jun 2011 | Published: 23 Jun 2011

Intel

Integrated Infrastructure for Virtual Desktops Enabled by EMC VNXE3300, VMware Vsphere 4.1, and VMware View 4.5: An Architectural Overview
sponsored by EMC
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes a simple, efficient, and powerful EMC proven solution that enables small and medium size businesses to deploy up to 250 virtual desktops rapidly and cost-effectively.
Posted: 23 Jun 2011 | Published: 23 Jun 2011

EMC