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Desktop virtualization technology and services

• Desktop-as-a-service combo targets channel via Ingram Micro

  Citrix, IGEL and Ingram Micro are collaborating on a desktop-as-a-service offering, which could provide channel partners with a mechanism for replacing clients' Windows 7 desktops. Continue Reading

• Citrix DaaS: How to deploy virtual desktops as a service provider

  Need a leg up in the desktop-as-a-service market? Citrix offers business resources, marketing assistance and a reference architecture to help service providers get started. Continue Reading

• How to sell desktop virtualization software

  In this installment of Tech Buyer Snapshot, we offer tips to help you refine your client discussions around desktop virtualization software. Continue Reading

• DaaS providers see promise, threat in AWS, VMware DaaS offerings

  DaaS providers look for a lift from AWS' and VMware's DaaS offerings even as they acknowledge the competition they represent. Continue Reading

• XenServer VM and CPU resource sharing: FAQ

  Delve into XenServer VM and CPU resource sharing management for your customer’s environment in this FAQ. Continue Reading

• Managing a XenServer environment with the Xen command line

  The Xen command line offers options such as the xe command to perform difficult tasks in a XenServer environment, but the XenCenter interface may work best for easy tasks.Continue Reading

• IT Client Manager r12.5 boosts virtual desktop shift, says CA

  New deployment and management support in CA IT Client Manager r12.5 could ease customer transition to virtualized desktops.Continue Reading

• Citrix XenServer 5.6 adds new management capabilities

  With Citrix XenServer 5.6, the company has added a new Host Power Management feature, new snapshot capabilities and increased hardware support.Continue Reading

• Managing Xen shared resources: Credit scheduler and Xen scheduler

  This chapter excerpt examines the advantages of Xen and the best ways to manage Xen shared resources, such as physical and virtual CPUs, the credit scheduler and Xen scheduler.Continue Reading

• Top Citrix XenServer 5.5 management resources

  These useful Citrix XenServer 5.5 resources provide information on XenServer tools, hardware requirements and features, including Active Directory integration and VirtualIQ Pro.Continue Reading

• Desktop virtualization software and virtual desktop management guide

  From evaluating virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) tools to improving desktop performance, this VDI management guide can help solutions providers weigh the benefits of VDI.Continue Reading

• Desktop virtualization and VDI management study guide

  Take this quiz to find out how much you know about desktop virtualization, and you'll get access to information on VDI tools, overcoming management and licensing issues and more.Continue Reading

• Top five virtual desktop infrastructure management problems

  The demand for desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure is on the rise. Find out how to address common issues and improve customers' virtual desktop environments.Continue Reading

• Top five virtual desktop environment management issues

  Find out how to overcome the top five virtualization management issues in your virtual desktop environment.Continue Reading

• FAQ: Desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure

  Learn about the pros and cons of desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure and when you should recommend these services to clients.Continue Reading

• Desktop virtualization implementation best practices

  Discover the best practices for implementing desktop virtualization and learn how to improve customers' virtual desktop performance through server and network monitoring.Continue Reading

• How to choose third-party desktop virtualization management tools

  Learn about third-party tools you can use to help your customers with desktop virtualization management.Continue Reading

• Enterprise desktop virtualization implementation and management

  Learn about enterprise desktop virtualization implementation and management and virtual desktop infrastructure technology.Continue Reading

• Native management tools for VDI: VMware vs. Citrix and Microsoft

  Compare the native management tools of VMware vs. Citrix and Microsoft in the first of a two-part series on desktop and application virtualization management tools.Continue Reading

• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) FAQ

  When deploying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) projects, solution providers need to ensure that they've got the best information about the technology. Our Project FAQ examines the most frequently asked questions about desktop virtualization ...Continue Reading

• Cost comparison: Virtual vs. Vista desktop management

  The rise of virtualization is changing the desktop upgrade equation. Up until recently, almost all shops went straight to a Windows upgrade when client PC operating systems reached end of life. Now, desktop management efficiencies are swaying the ...Continue Reading