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ALSO CALLED: Desktop PC Management, Managing PCs, Managing Personal Computers, and 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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Symantec’s 7 Steps to Windows 7: Planning and Assessment sponsored by Symantec Corporation WEBCAST: With the release of Windows 7, many organizations are considering migrating to this new platform. This webcast explores best practices to aid IT pros in this transition. Discover a wide range of hardware and software technology that will help you prepare for this switch. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Premiered: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Data Migration \| Desktop Management \| IT Best Practices \| PC Operating Systems \| Software Upgrades \| Systems Management \| Windows

Podcast: Systems Management Considerations for Hardware and Software Refresh sponsored by Dell and Symantec PODCAST: In this podcast, learn how to best approach a hardware and software refresh. Gain insight into key systems management considerations for a desktop and server upgrade including costs, security and compliance. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Centers \| Desktop Management \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Regulatory Compliance \| Reporting Software \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Systems Management

Systems Management Considerations for Hardware and Software Refresh sponsored by Dell and Symantec VIDEO: In this videocast, learn how to best approach a hardware and software refresh. Gain insight into key systems management considerations for a desktop and server upgrade including costs, security and compliance. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Centers \| Desktop Management \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Systems Management

Double-Take Software Workload Optimisation Software sponsored by Double-Take Software UK PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Double-Take® Software workload optimisation software products help reduce the cost of managing, provisioning and maintaining server and workstation workloads while simultaneously increasing the efficiency, availability and flexibility of your existing infrastructure. Posted: 22 Oct 2009 \| Published: 22 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Backup Software \| Backups \| Continuous Data Protection \| Continuous Data Protection Software \| Data Replication \| Desktop Management \| Disaster Recovery \| Server Management \| Workload Automation

The Efficient Enterprise: Standardize, Consolidate, Automate sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel VIDEO: Join Robin Johnson, Dell's Chief Information Officer, as he explains the most efficient way to run an IT enterprise. You'll learn how a basic management philosophy and a belief in industry standard technology can lead to great success. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Desktop Management \| Enterprise Resource Management \| Enterprise Systems \| IT Spending \| Order Management Systems \| Server Consolidation \| Server Virtualization

Desktop Virtualization with Dell and Citrix: Solving the Desktop Lifecycle Management Challenge sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides analysis and advice on how Dell Virtual Remote Desktop (VRD), a server-hosted desktop virtualization, can deliver substantial benefits, simplifying lifecycle management, and driving ongoing cost and productivity benefits. Posted: 21 Oct 2009 \| Published: 21 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| IT Asset Management \| IT Management \| Productivity \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Using Microsoft Windows 7, Dell reduces support costs by 25 percent and time to complete imaging work by 50 percent sponsored by Dell, Inc. CASE STUDY: Dell is planning to upgrade its 100,000 desktop and portable computers to the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system to help reduce desktop management costs and enhance data security. Read this case study to learn how upgrading to Microsoft Windows 7 helps Dell reduce desktop management costs and enhance data security. Posted: 20 Oct 2009 \| Published: 20 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Migration \| Data Security \| Desktop Computer Support \| Desktop Management \| Operating Systems \| Windows \| Windows Vista \| Windows XP

Panda Global Business Protection Video: The Day the Office Stood Still sponsored by Panda Security VIDEO: Panda Security delivers security as a service (SaaS) managed solutions while offering 24x7 local tech support. Watch this entertaining and informative animated video that explores some of today's most prevalent security threats and how Panda Security tackles them with ease. Posted: 20 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 20 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Security \| Desktop Management \| Managed Security Services \| Managed Security Services Providers \| Network Security \| Network Security Software \| Security Management \| Security Threats

XenDesktop Trial sponsored by Citrix TRIAL SOFTWARE: Citrix XenDesktop™, a virtual desktop (VDI) and desktop management solution, delivers desktops on-demand to users anywhere while dramatically simplifying desktop management throughout the desktop lifecycle. If you are ready to try XenDesktop for yourself download the evaluation version. Posted: 20 Oct 2009 \| Published: 20 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Application Hosting \| Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Upgrading your PCs? Why the processor makes a difference sponsored by Intel Technology Provider PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Use this guide to explain the importance of choosing an Intel® processor, describe the differences between Intel processors, find the right Intel processor for every customer, and up-sell customers to a higher level Intel processor. Posted: 19 Oct 2009 \| Published: 19 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Computer Hardware \| Desktop Management \| High Performance Computing \| Laptop Computers \| Multi-core Processors \| Notebook Computers \| Productivity \| ROI \| Server Hardware \| Workstations

Intel® Core™ i7 Desktop Processor: Desktop Performance Just Got Better sponsored by Intel Technology Provider DATA SHEET: The leading-edge Intel® Core™ i7 processor delivers unmatched technology for intelligent performance on the most demanding tasks, such as creating digital video and playing intense games. Posted: 19 Oct 2009 \| Published: 19 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Computer Hardware \| Desktop Management \| Multi-core Processor Architecture \| Multi-core Processors \| Processor Architectures

Virtual Desktop Challenge sponsored by Citrix ASSESSMENT TOOL: Welcome to the Virtual Desktop Challenge with Brian Madden. Play this "Jeopardy" style game and test your knowledge in the virtual desktop space. Top point scorers are eligible for prizes so play now and see if you are an expert on virtual desktop! Posted: 16 Oct 2009 \| Published: 16 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Computer Support \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Virtual Appliance \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Why Would You - Use Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp together with HP StorageWorks sponsored by HP, Citrix, and Intel WEBCAST: In this webcast, discover how application and desktop virtualization together with blade servers and SAN technology provide the most cost-effective virtual desktop tools for everyone in your organization. Gain insight into how to leverage this approach to simplify your IT systems while improving the productivity of your users. Posted: 15 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 15 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Blade Servers \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Network Performance \| SAN \| Storage Management \| Systems Management

Presentation Transcript: The Importance of User Workspace Virtualization in Desktop Virtualization sponsored by RES Software PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript featuring industry expert, Brian Madden, learn how to meet user needs when virtualizing desktops. Discover how to reduce costs and simplify desktop management by installing a master operating system that all users share. Learn how to get a personalized user workspace even when sharing a master virtual desktop image. Posted: 09 Oct 2009 \| Published: 09 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Citrix XenServer \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Terminal Server Hardware \| User Interfaces \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

Dell Asset Management sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel DATA SHEET: Dell Asset Management service provides an intuitive, easy-to-use asset management solution for today’s highly distributed environments. Delivered as a SaaS-enabled solution, Dell Asset Management leverages the Internet to discover and manage your company’s Microsoft® Windows notebooks and desktops, printers, routers, switches, servers and more. Posted: 07 Oct 2009 \| Published: 07 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Asset Management Services \| Desktop Management \| IT Asset Management \| IT Asset Management Software \| Remote Computing \| Remote Control Software \| TCO

Dell Deployment Design and Implementation sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel DATA SHEET: The Dell Project and Program Management approach enables the alignment of all elements of a client deployment. This standardized and easy-to-understand framework can be tailored as necessary to complement and integrate with existing customer processes. Posted: 07 Oct 2009 \| Published: 07 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Business Intelligence \| Customer Service \| Desktop Management \| Program Management \| Project Management

Dell™ Distributed Device Management sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel DATA SHEET: Centrally manage thousands of desktop and laptop PCs – track dispersed assets, dynamically distribute software, manage patches and enforce IT policies via the Internet. Posted: 07 Oct 2009 \| Published: 07 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Distributed Computing \| IT Asset Management \| IT Management \| IT Managers \| IT Services

Dell Client Migration Solution sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel DATA SHEET: Dell Client Migration and Deployment Services are designed to save cost and deployment time, mitigate risk, and reduce network traffic to ensure a successful migration. Posted: 07 Oct 2009 \| Published: 07 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Application Development and Integration Services \| Data Migration \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Project Management \| Software Migration

Virtual Desktops vs. Virtual Applications sponsored by Citrix WEBCAST: This webcast talks about Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) vs Terminal Services (TS) - determining what is the best solution to use based on a set of fixed criteria. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Migration \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| User Experience \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Citrix XenDesktop vs. VMware View sponsored by Citrix WEBCAST: This technical session covers the architecture of XenDesktop 3. Attendees will learn about the key technical advantages of XenDesktop over Vmware. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Premiered: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| User Experience \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VMware

Taking an In-Depth Look into the Citrix XenDesktop User Experience sponsored by Citrix PRODUCT OVERVIEW: When it comes to desktop virtualization, Citrix XenDesktop offers the best user experience available, over any network on any device. The following video will take you on a guided tour through XenDesktop's user experience, sharing highlights and answering your most pertinent questions. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Published: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| User Experience \| User Interfaces \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Desktop Virtualization with Citrix XenDesktop sponsored by Citrix PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Managing multiple desktops is getting more difficult and more expensive. IT Managers can barely keep up with updates and new OS rollouts, let alone maintain security standards for every PC. And what happens when you need to get a new office up and running quickly? Watch this video to learn how Citrix XenDesktop can help. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Published: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: CIOs \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| IT Managers \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of PC's with Citrix XenDesktop sponsored by Citrix PRODUCT OVERVIEW: If you're thinking about a move to virtual desktops, then XenDesktop offers you the best in efficiency, security, and flexibility. Watch this informative video to learn more about this exciting technology. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Published: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Personal Computers \| TCO \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

The Citrix Virtual Advantage - XenDesktop Gets Multimedia Enhancements; Support for 3-D Apps Planned sponsored by Citrix TECHNICAL ARTICLE: This technical article, reprinted from Information Week, takes a look at the enhancements embedded in Citrix XenDesktop™ 3.0, examines it's ease of installation, functionality, and security, and compares it with other virtual desktop infrastructure products. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Published: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Citrix XenServer \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

IT Savings Made Simple: Rethink Your User Desktops sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization—the replacement of physical desktops with virtualized versions hosted and delivered from the datacenter—not only allows you to equip your users more efficiently and cost-effectively; it enables a broad range of strategies for reducing cost, improving service and providing more agile support to the organization. Posted: 06 Oct 2009 \| Published: 06 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Collaboration \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Liquid Crystal Displays \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Web Conferences \| Web Conferencing Software

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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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