TECHNICAL ARTICLE - This technical article, reprinted from Information Week, takes a look at the enhancements embedded in Citrix XenDesktop™ 3.0, examines it's ease of installation, functionality, and security, and compares it with other virtual desktop infrastructure products.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: April 20, 2009


Topics:  Citrix XenServer | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - Desktop virtualization—the replacement of physical desktops with virtualized versions hosted and delivered from the datacenter—not only allows you to equip your users more efficiently and cost-effectively; it enables a broad range of strategies for reducing cost, improving service and providing more agile support to the organization.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Collaboration | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Liquid Crystal Displays | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Web Conferences | Web Conferencing Software

WHITE PAPER - This document provides recommendations and best practices for moving a user’s data from their physical corporate workstations into the virtual Citrix XenDesktop environment.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | Data Migration | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine Migration

EBOOK - The XenDesktop Design Handbook contains a collection of the best practices for designing a XenDesktop solution. The handbook is meant to be used by consultants and architects in the designing of an appropriate XenDesktop solution.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | Data Migration | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - The need to protect sensitive data has increased dramatically in the past several years. This can be attributed to a continually-evolving environment in which business requirements have changed and in which new regulatory mandates have come into existence.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Finance) | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Security | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Open Source | Privacy Rights | Records Management | Regulatory Compliance

WHITE PAPER - The PCI DSS standard was created to prevent credit card fraud by requiring the implementation of certain controls and processes by all entities involved in the processing of credit cards. This paper will illustrate how Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops can help organizations comply with specific PCI DSS mandates.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Finance) | Data Security | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Open Source | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Privacy Rights

WHITE PAPER - This paper will illustrate how Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops can help organizations comply with specific GLBA mandates while increasing overall efficiency and agility.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Finance) | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | Records Management | Regulatory Compliance | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper will illustrate how Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops can help organizations comply with specific HIPAA mandates, while at the same time increasing their overall efficiency and agility.
Posted: October 5, 2009 | Published: October 5, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Document Management | Health Care Applications Software | HIPAA | HIPAA Compliance | Open Source | Privacy Rights | Records Management

PRODUCT LITERATURE - Vyatta offers users the unique ability to connect, protect, and optimize virtual appliances and applications within popular virtualization platforms by offering a complete software-based network operating system that eliminates the hardware dependencies of proprietary networking gear.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Virtualization | Network Management | Network Performance | Network Traffic Management | Networking | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | SMBs

PODCAST - In this podcast 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: September 25, 2009 | Premiered: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | IT Management | Server Management | User Experience | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware Server | Windows | Windows Server Software

WEBCAST - In this webcast 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: September 25, 2009 | Premiered: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Server Provisioning | Terminal Server Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware | Windows

WEBCAST - In this webcast, learn how virtual desktop implementation can ensure data security and uphold legal compliance standards. Discover how to execute best practices for data backup and offsite storage. Gain insight into how desktop virtualization can be utilized to improve data security and availability.
Posted: September 24, 2009 | Premiered: September 24, 2009


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Data Security | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Information Security | Regulatory Compliance | Remote Access Protocols | Security | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com and Dell, you will gain insight into the top reasons to deploy virtual desktops in your organization.
Posted: September 23, 2009 | Published: September 22, 2009


Topics:  Cluster Management | Data Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Endpoint Security | IT Infrastructure

VIDEO - View this video interview as they discuss the benefits of the ThinPrint line of print technology solutions for the Citrix XenDesktop environment and the advantages of employing print servers.
Posted: September 22, 2009 | Premiered: September 22, 2009


Topics:  Citrix XenServer | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Print Management | Print Management Software | Printing Utilities

ASSESSMENT TOOL - Virtualization decisions are complex, and no single score will ever capture the complexity of your IT infrastructure and the business issues you balance every day. But this solution checklist can help you consider some of the critical challenges met and overcome by the most successful desktop virtualization initiatives.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure