Desktop Management White Papers

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Streaming and Virtual Hosted Desktop Study
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn what Intel IT found when they compared the impact on servers and the network for both streaming software and virtually hosted computing models.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008

Intel

Virtualization 2.0 Is All about Manageability - What You Should Look for in a Monitoring Solution
sponsored by eG Innovations, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This document outlines the key management challenges that must be overcome as the use of virtualization continues to increase in production enterprise environments.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Published: 14 Nov 2008

eG Innovations, Inc.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Learn about the benefits of desktop virtualization: administrative and management tasks are reduced; applications can quickly be added, deleted, upgraded, and patched; security is centralized; and data is easier to safeguard and back up.
Posted: 07 Oct 2008 | Published: 03 Oct 2008

VMware, Inc.

Security Vs. Flexibility: Must IT Management Choose?
sponsored by Faronics
WHITE PAPER: This white paper focuses on how IT Managers can leverage Centralized Configuration Management (CCM) tools along with other techniques and tools to have it all: security, a uniform standard, and flexibility when needed.
Posted: 22 Aug 2008 | Published: 22 Aug 2008

Faronics

Reducing Desktop Power Consumption: How IT and Facilities Can Both Win
sponsored by Faronics
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines how Power Save helps companies meet their environmental objectives. It uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, while conserving power during downtimes.
Posted: 07 Aug 2008 | Published: 08 Apr 2008

Faronics

Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 3
sponsored by Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 3
WHITE PAPER: This third issue of the Virtual Data Center e-zine sifts through the maze of products and technologies that make up VMware's virtualization ecosystem. It then takes a comprehensive look at the new world of virtual desktop delivery and management
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

All resources sponsored by Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 3

Virtualization in Education
sponsored by IBM Line of Business
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how virtualization technology can help connect educators and students to applications and information from almost any device.
Posted: 12 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007

IBM Line of Business

Focus Research Series: Desktop and Application Delivery Landscape Report with All Profiles
sponsored by Focus
WHITE PAPER: This excerpt of the Focus Landscape Research Series covers the drivers, trends, technical approaches and available solutions involved in evaluating and implementing desktop and application virtualization and delivery alternatives.
Posted: 18 Apr 2008 | Published: 30 Mar 2008

Focus

Transforming the Business Desktop: PC-over-IP Technology Reinvents Computing
sponsored by Teradici Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives IT administrators a brief look at the best ways to transform their current desktop environments into an alternative desktop model.
Posted: 10 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

Teradici Corporation

Automating Group Policy Management
sponsored by SDM Software
WHITE PAPER: Group policy objects (GPOs) are used to secure and lockdown your Windows environment. Learn how you can ensure that GPOs are available, manageable and automated.
Posted: 03 Mar 2008 | Published: 27 Feb 2008

All resources sponsored by SDM Software

Intel Centrino Pro and Intel vPro Processor Technology
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Learn how to improve security and management capabilities with Intel vPro processor technology. This white paper discusses how remote management can simplify systems management and save time for IT administrators.
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

Intel Corporation

Case Studies with Intel vPro Processor Technology
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for an analysis of early testing for Intel vPro processor technology in IT departments. See real-world examples of how Intel vPro technology improves security due to the hardware based capabilities not possible with software a...
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 | Published: 21 Nov 2007

Intel Corporation

Building a Secure and Compliant Windows Desktop
sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Removing administrator rights from end users when they log into their desktop is the Holy Grail of desktop security, but its implementation has been difficult. Read this white paper to discover the benefits of removing admin rights.
Posted: 16 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

BeyondTrust Corporation

Four ways HP productivity tools can help increase IT availability
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Learn how to save IT admins time and effort by reducing general maintenance demands. This white paper discusses ways minimize help desk calls and simplify application deployment processes.
Posted: 25 Oct 2007 | Published: 01 Oct 2007

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Green Computing beyond the Data Center - IT Briefing
sponsored by Faronics
WHITE PAPER: Organizations considering green computing initiatives start in the data center but the truth is that in many organizations more power and heat waste is generated outside of the data center. This white paper discusses seven actions that address the prob...
Posted: 28 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

Faronics

SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop: Decreasing Your Total Cost of Ownership
sponsored by Novell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and find out how it stacks up against Windows Vista.
Posted: 19 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Apr 2007

Novell, Inc.

Infosys-Microsoft Alliance: Delivering Business Value with Windows VISTA
sponsored by Infosys Technologies Limited
WHITE PAPER: IT execs are under pressure to identify methods that enhance productivity, achieve agility and reduce costs. Read this paper to learn how your organization can cost-effectively address infrastructure with an easy to manage desktop environment.
Posted: 14 May 2007 | Published: 01 Feb 2007

Infosys Technologies Limited

Virtualization Performance Study
sponsored by ClearCube Technology
WHITE PAPER: Managing desktop virtualization environments has been extremely challenging as the industry lacks a standard method of measuring performance. Read this white paper to read the results of a recent study that attempts to evaluate virtualization performance.
Posted: 08 May 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007

ClearCube Technology

VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
sponsored by VMware and Fujitsu
WHITE PAPER: The virtual desktop infrastructure model (VDI) is covered in this white paper along with how to benefit from utilizing desktops, complete hardware independence, remote access, quick desktop recovery and efficient provisioning.
Posted: 29 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Dec 2006

VMware and Fujitsu

Sun Desktop Virtualization Solution
sponsored by VMware and Sun Microsystems
WHITE PAPER: In this document learn about reference architecture and a sample implementation from Sun Desktop Virtualization Solutions. This reference architecture is an overview of the key components required to deploy the solution into your enterprise infrastructure
Posted: 29 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Apr 2006

VMware and Sun Microsystems

Built-in Manageability and Proactive Security for Business Desktop PCs
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how built in desktop management can help address today?s key IT challenges such as avoiding malicious attacks, accurate inventory of assets, and the demand for IT services.
Posted: 05 Sep 2006 | Published: 01 Oct 2006

Intel Corporation