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

WHITE PAPER - Desktop virtualization should do more than just move desktop management to the datacenter—its real goal is to put productive applications in the hands of end users. Citrix Desktop Delivery dynamically assembles high-performance desktops complete with personalized applications for every logon of every user, from a compact, central store of images.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Citrix XenServer | Cost Benefit Analysis | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Image Processing Systems | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WEBCAST - Industry expert, Brian Madden, will tell you what you need to know, what you can do out-of-the-box, and when and why you might need to turn to third-party tools.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Premiered: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Print Management | Print Management Software | Printers | Printing Utilities | Remote Access Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

PODCAST - This podcast introduces the (reader/listener/voyeur) to the technology and techniques behind printing in virtual desktop environments. Industry expert, Brian Madden, will tell you what you need to know, what you can do out-of-the-box, and when and why you might need to turn to third-party tools.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Premiered: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Print Management | Print Management Software | Printers | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - The User Workspace Management market is generating increasing attention from IT professionals and analysts. This White Paper provides a brief description of User Workspace Management and its critical importance to desktop virtualization deployments.
Posted: September 18, 2009 | Published: September 18, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Remote Offices | Thin Client Hardware | Thin Client Software | Thin Ethernet Cable | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine Monitor | Virtual User Interface Software | Workstations

WEBCAST - This webcast discusses ways to reduce costs and improve return on investment with desktop virtualization. Learn how implementing this technology enables you to reduce IT staff costs by more than 40 percent. Discover ways to reduce infrastructure expenses and total cost of ownership by more than 50 percent.
Posted: September 17, 2009 | Premiered: September 17, 2009


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Data Centers | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Help Desk Management | IT Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - Managing desktop environments across the enterprise can be challenging for many organizations. Virtualization of desktop systems is an increasingly popular solution, but requires scalability and balanced design for successful implementation. This white paper discusses the use of Sun Fire X4450 servers as a virtual desktop infrastructure platform.
Posted: September 17, 2009 | Published: March 1, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Remote Computing | Server Management | Server Virtualization

BROCHURE - This solution provides a centralized approach to managing your desktop environment and protecting the information within it. It brings the far-reaching benefits of industry-standard servers and shared storage to your desktop environment, while delivering a full virtual PC experience.
Posted: September 15, 2009 | Published: January 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Management | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Remote Network Management | Remote Users | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Desktop and server virtualization are not the same. This podcast, featuring virtual desktop experts, Brian Madden and Zeus Kerravala, explains how some methods and tools that work for servers disrupt desktops. Discover how to plan a successful virtual desktop project by addressing customization needs of users and meet your organization's goals.
Posted: September 15, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Data Center Management | Desktop Computer Support | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Network Computers | Server Virtualization

INFORMATION CENTER - Are you looking for the right Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) product for your organization? Check out this Citrix e-kit for current information about desktop virtualization products.
Posted: September 11, 2009 | Published: September 11, 2009


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

WHITE PAPER - This paper explores the most significant hurdles any desktop virtualization program needs to overcome. Staying focused on the ultimate goal--delivering core applications effectively to users--helps clarify the issues involved in desktop virtualization deployment.
Posted: September 11, 2009 | Published: January 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Patch Management | User Experience | Virtual Appliance | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WEBCAST - There are two sides to desktop business continuity: users' needs and IT management. Users need on-demand accessibility of their desktops, applications and data. IT managers must limit complexity caused by supporting diverse users and hardware. This webcast discusses how to automate and simplify virtual desktop management to improve efficiency.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Premiered: September 10, 2009


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Data Centers | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Disaster Recovery | Enterprise Application Integration Middleware | IT Infrastructure | Remote Access Protocols | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This paper is actually a combination of four smaller papers all rolled into one PDF. It features articles on revisiting old virtualization practices for new business purposes, desktop virtualization strategies for faster provisioning and migration, network security concerns in a virtual environment, and more.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Network Security | Server Virtualization | Virtualization Security | VMware

WHITE PAPER - For all its benefits, server virtualization can be difficult to implement and could actually increase your costs and complicate network management. Here are some common pitfalls to look out for and avoid.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: August 25, 2008


Topics:  Application Server Hardware | Application Server Software | Data Center Consolidation | Desktop Virtualization | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization | Virtual Machine | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Virtualization has become a common solution to the problem of server sprawl. By using this technology to consolidate servers, many companies are using less floor space, cutting energy consumption, and simplifying management. But IT must translate these technological advantages into concrete improvements for the business. Read on to learn more.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Desktop Virtualization | ROI | Server Virtualization | TCO | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3