VDI

VIDEO: Discover how new compute models enable IT to gain the control they need while dialing in the performance their users need with PCs powered by 2nd gen Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors with built in Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT). Learn to maximize IT flexibility without compromising performance and mobility in this informative video.

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 13 Sep 2011

VIDEO: Peter Marconi, Senior VP of Engineering at Virtual Computer, talks about how NxTop, Virtual Computer's baremetal client hypervisor, and 2nd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors work together to deliver a secure, desktop virtualization solution. Watch this informative video to learn how to increase your PCs manageability and performance.

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 12 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: When making a large IT investment, such as deploying VDI, there is little room for error. Find out what questions to ask a VDI vendor before making a purchase to avoid problems down the road.

Posted: 09 Sep 2011 | Published: 09 Sep 2011

EBOOK: This expert IT handbook from SearchVirtualDesktop.com is designed to guide IT pros through their transitions to virtual desktop infrastructure. Discover factors to consider before getting started, including network protocols, the user experience, and more.

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 | Published: 08 Sep 2011

EGUIDE: Companies are still deciding if a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) has a place in their organizations. This expert e-guide from SearchVirtualDesktop.com explains how to calculate the return on investment from VDI to determine if this technology makes sense for your organization.

Posted: 01 Sep 2011 | Published: 01 Sep 2011

EGUIDE: Many healthcare facilities in the midst of EHR deployment are facing the same question: What is the most effective solution to upgrading all existing desktops in an environment? This e-guide presents desktop virtualization as the answer to this question and discusses benefits including flexibility and data security for HIPAA compliance.

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 | Published: 30 Aug 2011

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

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this seminar presentation download, Jon William Toigo, a 25 year practitioner in the DR and continuity planning craft, shares his knowledge and experience to help participants develop a smart and cost-effective DR plan that adequately assures protection – and recovery – from any potential disaster.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

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

WEBCAST: This webcast explains why conventional desktops are quickly being replaced by virtual ones. Discover how effective virtual desktop infrastructure can pave the way for cloud computing and learn how to realise the financial, efficiency, and agility advantages of this new IT model.

Posted: 18 Jul 2011 | Premiered: Jul 18, 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Where exactly does virtualization come in when implementing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)? This white paper takes a look at how server virtualization and storage relate (or don't relate) to VDI, and offers advice on virtualizing your desktops.

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

EGUIDE: Even though the thought of virtual desktops has caught everyone's attention, the actual number of installations remains small. This expert e-guide from SearchVirtualDesktop.com explains how organizations can determine whether this technology is right for them by calculating the return on investment from VDI.

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 | Published: 26 May 2011

EGUIDE: Regarding disaster recovery, expenses currently overshadow the risk of theoretical disaster. As a result, CIOs who hope to implement or upgrade their DR plans must compromise. This e-guide discusses how to make a value case for DR, along with a series of low-cost strategies for planning, implementing, and testing virtual DR plans.

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 | Published: 24 Jun 2011

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

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

WHITE PAPER: This document provides guidelines for configuring a standard Windows 7 image to be used within a VMware View™ environment, providing administrators with the information necessary to create a standard image of Windows 7 leveraging the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit or a script-based approach to optimize a traditionally installed Windows 7 VM.

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization has become a viable and cost justifiable alternative to the standard, physical laptop/desktop system. Review this white paper and learn the technical basics of this initiative along with the expected benefits this environment can bring to your organization.

Posted: 20 Jun 2011 | Published: 20 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this presentation transcript, you'll find out how to accurately assess storage requirements for your organization's VDI project; how to design the infrastructure to meet storage requirements; storage array features to employ to in a VDI environment; and tips and tricks for minimizing VDI's storage impact.

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 | Published: 17 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: As you begin down the path to client virtualization adoption in your company, there are numerous options available to you. One company offers you a unique, end-to-end perspective when it comes to virtualization technology and services: HP. 

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 | Published: 14 Jun 2011

TEST RESULTS: This test report compares two major servers with respect to their virtual desktop capacity. Find out which platform supported more virtual desktops while still maintaining an acceptable response time.

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 | Published: 02 Jun 2011

TRIAL SOFTWARE: Xangati Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Dashboard provides ongoing operational management for VMware View and Citrix XenDesktop VDI environments.  It is a highly granular visibility solution that empowers you to successfully scale up your VDI deployments from early pilots while ensuring you provide the most optimal end-user experience.

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 | Premiered: 01 Jun 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: You don't have to adopt virtual desktops just because you're virtualizing your servers. This white paper makes sense of all the deployment options available and discusses how to determine if desktop virtualization is the best decision for your Windows 7 migration strategy.

Posted: 26 May 2011 | Published: 26 May 2011

EBOOK: Implementing disaster recovery is both time consuming and costly. And as an IT pro, you are constantly on the look out for new strategies that can help make the process more cost-efficient. Learn how turning to virutalization can help simplify your disaster recovery initiatives and more.

Posted: 24 May 2011 | Published: 24 May 2011

WEBCAST: In this webcast, prominent industry analyst Rachel Chalmers, of the 451 Group, joined by experts from Intel and Virtual Computer, examine how this alternative approach overcomes the challenges of service-centric VDI. They reveal how to use this approach to realize an exceptionally easy-to-use PC management and support environment.

Posted: 16 May 2011 | Premiered: May 16, 2011

CASE STUDY: How did one man manage the entire desktop infrastructure of Lincoln, Massachusetts? A near-constant demand for physical desktop support meant high inefficiency for critical public works. This case study reveals how one IT director moved his town forward to a hardware refresh and Windows 7 migration by leveraging desktop virtualization.

Posted: 16 May 2011 | Published: 16 May 2011