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DEFINITION: Desktop virtualization is the use of virtual machines to let multiple network subscribers maintain individualized desktops on a single, centrally located computer or server. The central machine may be at a residence, business or data center. Users may be geographically scattered but are all connected to the central machine by a proprietary local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) or the  … 
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Desktop Virtualization Reports
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Connecting Virtual Desktop and Disaster Recovery
sponsored by Forsythe Technology Solution
WHITE PAPER: Connecting virtual desktop technology with the disaster recovery process has probably not been a major focus for organizations; however, integrating a disaster recovery plan for the virtual desktop is moving up organizational priority lists for a multitude of reasons.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009


Podcast: The End User Experience: The Working End User
sponsored by Intel Technology Provider
PODCAST: This podcast provides recommendations to help organizations better meet the diverse computing needs of their customers. Discover how to improve the end user experience with centralised virtual desktops and application virtualisation.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 19 Nov 2009


DataCore Software: IDC on Removing Storage-Related Barriers to Virtualization
sponsored by DataCore Software Corporation
ANALYST BRIEF: Virtualization is among the technologies that have become increasingly attractive in the current economic climate, with good reason. Organizations are implementing virtualization solutions to obtain several functional benefits. But achieving these can be challenging.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009


The End User Experience: Flexible Computing
sponsored by Intel Technology Provider
WEBCAST: This webcast explores the business benefits of upgrading to a flexible computing environment. Discover how you can help your customers transition to this environment by providing application virtualisation, profile virtualisation and centralised management tools.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 18 Nov 2009


IT Briefing: Why Would You Use Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp Together with HP StorageWorks?
sponsored by HP, Citrix, and Intel
IT BRIEFING: This IT Briefing describes XenDesktop and XenApp, and how they work together. You'll also learn why storage matters in a virtual desktop environment and how HP LeftHand P4000 SAN solutions complement Citrix desktop virtualization solutions. Finally you'll learn how Intel vPro technologies enhance client virtualization.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009


XenApp and XenDesktop: Application Virtualization and Desktop Virtualization are Better Together
sponsored by Regan Technologies
WHITE PAPER: This document is designed to help Citrix XenApp customers understand how and when Citrix XenDesktop can be used with Citrix XenApp to deliver virtual desktops to further reduce application and desktop computing costs and provide greater IT and user flexibility compared to traditional application and desktop management models.
Posted: 16 Nov 2009 | Published: 16 Nov 2009


Virtual Desktops and the Pano System
sponsored by Pano Logic, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Pano Logic® is the first company to offer a complete, purpose-built solution for virtual desktops combining a unique zero-client endpoint device with centralized tools designed specifically for the tasks of deployment and managing virtual desktops.
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Published: 13 Nov 2009


Questions Answered In Implementing Virtual Desktops
sponsored by Pano Logic, Inc
WHITE PAPER: The very same virtualization infrastructure you use for your servers today can be naturally extended to support the hosting of desktops as well. As a result, users gain the flexibility of connecting to a well-managed desktop from virtually any network endpoint. But how do you get there?
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Published: 13 Nov 2009


Symantec Workspace Profiles
sponsored by Symantec
SCREENCAST: SWP is a new software product from Symantec's Endpoint Virtualization group. SWP separates (virtualizes) the user's profile (user data, settings and personality) from the underlying operating system allowing users to easily roam from device to device, work on two sessions simultaneously, or access their profile in the context...
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 29 Oct 2009


Desktop Virtualization with Dell and Citrix: Solving the Desktop Lifecycle Management Challenge
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
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


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


Virtual Applications and Virtual Desktops, Decision Criteria
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This document will explain how to look at an environment and identify the best solution, a virtual desktop or a server-hosted applications, for each user.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009


Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ Technology and Windows® 7: Better for Business
sponsored by Intel Technology Provider
WHITE PAPER: Technical decision makers are faced with many challenges in today's economy: help users get more work done faster and with fewer difficulties, protect the network and individual systems from attacks or malicious code, and much more. Find out how the Intel Core 2 processor with vPro technology complements the new Windows 7 operating system.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


Windows Server Virtualization in Windows Server 2008 Product Overview
sponsored by SHI
WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces Windows Server virtualization as a key component of the Microsoft datacenter-to-desktop virtualization strategy.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009


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


Desktop Virtualization Strategy – Choosing the Right Solution for Your Needs
sponsored by SHI
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how to create a virtualization strategy that improves mobility, flexibility, security, and compliance. It also introduces comprehensive desktop-virtualization solutions from Microsoft. Finally, it provides high-level guidance to help companies develop a desktop-virtualization strategy.
Posted: 16 Oct 2009 | Published: 16 Oct 2009


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


CIO Decisions Ezine Volume 9 - Virtualization 2.0: Preparing for a Virtual World
sponsored by CIO Decisions
EBOOK: A tsunami of change is riding into the data center on the back of virtualization. In this eBook, you'll learn where it is today, and how to keep up with management, licensing, and much more.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009


Power Efficiency and Management in Windows Server 2008 R2
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, like its predecessor Windows Server 2008, has been designed with energy efficiency in mind. Recent tests found that Windows Server 2008 R2 improved power efficiency by up to 18 percent over Windows Server 2003, out of the box.
Posted: 13 Oct 2009 | Published: 13 Oct 2009


Case Study: Continental Airlines Streamlines Operations, Cuts Costs with Virtualization Solution
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
CASE STUDY: To expand its virtualized server and desktop infrastructure, Continental Airlines deployed a beta release of Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter. By using improved Hyper-V™ technology and Remote Desktop Services, Continental expects to increase system uptime, implement new services in minutes, and save up to U.S. $1.5 million a year.
Posted: 13 Oct 2009 | Published: 13 Oct 2009


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


15 Reasons why Desktop Virtualization Projects Fail
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO: This videocast sponsored by Dell and Intel featuring virtualization experts, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, discusses the top 15 reasons why virtual desktop projects fail. Discover the considerations to make when virtualizing desktops, like hidden costs, implementation planning and user needs.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 09 Oct 2009


Desktop Virtualization in 2009: What’s Real and What’s Not
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO: This videocast sponsored by Dell and Intel featuring experts, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, explains the real possibilities of desktop virtualization versus its potential capabilities.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 09 Oct 2009


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


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

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DESKTOP VIRTUALIZATION DEFINITION (continued): …  Internet.Desktop virtualization offers advantages over the traditional model, in which every computer operates as a completely self-contained unit with its own operating system, peripherals and application programs. Overall expenses are reduced because resources can be shared and allocated to users on an as-needed basis. The integrity of user information is improved because all data is maintained and backed up in the data center. Conflicts in software are minimized by reducing the total number of programs stored on any given machine.Despite the sharing of resources, all users can customize and … 
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