Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Reports

EBOOK: We're surrounded by the drumbeat of "Windows is dying." But is that even true? And if so, does that mean any investment in DaaS could be a waste of time, money and effort? Or does it mean that you should actually accelerate your migration to DaaS?

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 | Published: 02 Dec 2014

EBOOK: This chapter of Brian Madden's e-book, Migrating to DaaS, details all the steps you must take to ensure a successful DaaS migration process. Learn about assessing your current environment, picking your users, migrating applications as well as a pre-DaaS migration checklist.

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 | Published: 02 Dec 2014

EBOOK: When adopting Desktops as a Service (DaaS), IT pros must consider whether the DaaS desktops are going to run on a desktop platform (Windows 7, Windows 8) or a server platform (Windows Server 2008 R2, Server 2012).This chapter, from Brian Madden's expert DaaS E-Book, explores how to pick a Windows platform for DaaS environments.

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 | Published: 02 Dec 2014

EBOOK: This e-book chapter, from Desktop Virtualization expert Brian Madden, explores the true cost of using Desktops as a Service, and compares the cost models of DaaS to traditional desktop PC's and on-premise VDI.

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 | Published: 02 Dec 2014

EBOOK: Inside this cherry-picked chapter pulled directly from the best-selling book "Desktops as a Service: Everything You Need to Know About DaaS & Hosted VDI," you can explore multiple DaaS use cases, from temporary and remote workers to disaster recovery.

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 | Published: 02 Dec 2014

EBOOK: This chapter, The Promise and Reality of VDI, from Brian Madden's expert DaaS e-book, takes a look at the technology behind VDI, where VDI works and where it doesn't, and how to be successful with it.

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 | Published: 02 Dec 2014

CASE STUDY: MBS Logistics needed to move to an on-demand application delivery infrastructure. Learn how Dell solutions helped.

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2014

EBOOK: This chapter of Brian Madden's e-book, Desktop and Management, details the management aspects of your DaaS environment. Learn how to manage both your desktop and your disk image by understanding persistent versus non-persistent images and other management factors.

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 | Published: 01 Dec 2014

EBOOK: This exclusive chapter from VDI guru Brian Madden's e-book delves into the similarities and differences between VDI and DaaS. Learn more about DaaS and how it's suited for the evolution of IT. Also, discover whether DaaS really is the same thing as the cloud... and why the C-suite has it all backwards.

Posted: 01 Dec 2014 | Published: 01 Dec 2014

EGUIDE: Learn how to analyze the costs of virtual desktop deployments, and explore the pros and cons of hosted virtual desktops.

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 | Published: 26 Nov 2014

EGUIDE: Explore the steps involved in virtual desktop licensing management, including how to select the right licensing tools.

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 | Published: 26 Nov 2014

EGUIDE: Get tips from experts who have already implemented a VDI solution and learn what to consider before implementation.

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 | Published: 26 Nov 2014

EBOOK: In this chapter of Brian Madden's e-book, Security, learn about the necessary steps to take when planning for VDI security. Explore how VDI deployment options affect security as well as different options available for securing your desktop.

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 | Published: 26 Nov 2014

EBOOK: In this e-book chapter, our virtualization expert Brian Madden digs into two critical design elements of Desktop as a Service (DaaS)—the network and the location of your files. Discover how the location of data, authentication, user profiles and more affect your DaaS environment.

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 | Published: 26 Nov 2014

EBOOK: Learn about the many advantages of virtual desktop infrastructure—including user flexibility, centralized management and improved performance—in this chapter from Brian Madden's expert Desktops as a Service e-book.

Posted: 26 Nov 2014 | Published: 26 Nov 2014

EBOOK: Brian Madden's Desktop as a Service e-book takes a look at how to properly license for DaaS environments, including Windows OS licensing and application licensing. Access this chapter now to gain key insights into the details of making DaaS work.

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 | Published: 25 Nov 2014

WHITE PAPER: Learn how to deliver virtual desktops via XenDesktop 7.1 on Windows Server Hyper-V 2012 R2 or VMware vSphere 5.

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 | Published: 30 May 2014

WHITE PAPER: Discover how cloud client computing solutions supported by VDI can help your organization tackle healthcare challenges.

Posted: 25 Nov 2014 | Published: 25 Nov 2014

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide details critical considerations to ensure that your VDI deployment is a successful one.

Posted: 24 Nov 2014 | Published: 24 Nov 2014

WHITE PAPER: In this expert e-guide, learn the critical steps you must take to ensure your VDI pilot is ready to move to production.

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 | Published: 21 Nov 2014

EBOOK: In the first chapter of Brian Madden's DaaS e-book, Introduction to DaaS, learn what Desktop as a Service is, learn about the pros and cons and discover how it can help your IT organization.

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 | Published: 21 Nov 2014

EBOOK: In this chapter of Brain Madden's e-book, Desktops as a Service, explore three alternatives to DaaS. Learn about the various benefits and draw backs of on-premise VDI, RDSH and traditional desktops to help you decide which solution is right for your needs.

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 | Published: 21 Nov 2014

EBOOK: This Chapter of Brian Madden's e-book, Client Devices and BYOD details the various factors IT administrators must consider with respect to client and mobile devices. Explore DaaS client options as well as how to assess your mobile needs to select the "right" client device.

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 | Published: 21 Nov 2014

EBOOK: In this e-book chapter, best-selling author and VDI visionary Brian Madden presents you with complimentary access to his "Desktop-as-a-Service" book that reveals exactly how to overcome the top ten challenges of adopting DaaS.

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 | Published: 21 Nov 2014

WHITE PAPER: This expert resource will show you how to pick the right thin client for your organization.

Posted: 18 Nov 2014 | Published: 18 Nov 2014