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VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference coverage
VMware channel partners are gathering in Las Vegas for the VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference, and we’re there with all the latest news. Conference Coverage
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Determining your desktop virtualization strategy
As desktop virtualization develops, you should have a firm desktop virtualization strategy in place and know how your business opportunities will differ from server virtualization. Q&A
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MED-V deployment planning and requirements
Read this chapter excerpt on Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) and learn how to plan for a MED-V deployment by assessing customers' environments and requirements. Chapter Excerpt
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MED-V: Creating and deploying images, workspaces
In this chapter excerpt, you will learn the necessary steps to prepare, deploy and create MED-V images and workspaces in your customers' environments. Chapter Excerpt
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MED-V: Installing server and client components
Learn the steps for installing and configuring the Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) server and client components and check out MED-V's system requirements. Chapter Excerpt
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MED-V Workspace: Testing, deployment and management
Take a look at this chapter excerpt and find out the steps to test, deploy and manage a Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization Workspace. Chapter Excerpt
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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. Guide
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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. Study Guide
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Top 10 tips for creating Software as a Service business opportunities
Now, more than ever, this economy is forcing VARs to adapt to their surroundings. These tips will help you generate business using the Software as a Service model. Top 10
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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. Project FAQs
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Microsoft Windows 8 VDI licensing adds BYOD licensing complexity, cost
Microsoft’s VDI licensing option in Windows 8 requires customers pay fees to allow user devices such as iPads to access Windows-based corporate virtual desktops. News | 26 Apr 2012
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How VDI solutions can increase profit margins
Solution providers can boost profit margins and maximize their customers' investments by taking advantage of the subsidiary product sales and services included with VDI solutions. Article | 12 Nov 2010
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Desktop virtualization technology must wait for heyday
Although desktop virtualization technology is a solid long-term investment, up-front costs and user resistance continue to slow its adoption. Article | 15 Oct 2010
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VMware Workstation 7.1 includes new features, support
VMware Workstation 7.1 has new features, such as OpenGL support for Windows 7 and Vista, automatic software updates as well as support for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. Article | 28 May 2010
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VMware boasts VMware View adoption growth, new OEM agreements
VMware has signed Dell and RTO Software to sell its desktop virtualization software, VMware View. Article | 04 Sep 2009
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VMware consolidates resellers, other partners into one channel program
VMware resellers, integrators and even OEMs will all be part of the VMware Partner Network, which offers higher margins in exchange for more specialized training. Article | 17 Apr 2009
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Windows 7 SKU lineup announced
Microsoft keeps it simple with just six Windows 7 SKUs and only two recommended for businesses. Read all about Windows 7 and more in our weekly news roundup. Article | 06 Feb 2009
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Citrix desktop virtualization hypervisor garners partner interest
Solutions providers say the desktop hypervisor will give Citrix a leg up in the desktop virtualization market. Article | 02 Feb 2009
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Systems Channel News Roundup, Jan. 26-30
This week's headlines: VMware surprises on Wall Street as Citrix announces layoffs, and the data center networking battle heats up. Article | 29 Jan 2009
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Systems Channel News Roundup, Dec. 22-26
This week's headlines: Windows on the iPhone?; Oracle joins Xen's board. Article | 23 Dec 2008
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Five ways your VDI implementation can fail
Solution providers can win with VDI solution sales, but failure to communicate with customers and manage expectations can kill a VDI implementation. Tip
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Choosing the right VDI solutions for your customer
Solution providers can get a leg up on competition by knowing the VDI solutions, such as Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and VMware View, that are available to customers so they can pick the best option. Tip
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Private clouds and VDI solutions: 2011 virtualization trends
The big virtualization developments in 2010 revolved around product fixes, and our expert thinks private clouds and VDI solutions will be important to the channel in 2011. Tip
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Top five virtual desktop environment management issues
Find out how to overcome the top five virtualization management issues in your virtual desktop environment. Tip
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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. Tip
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Reducing power consumption with green IT solutions
Good for bottom lines and for the environs, green IT is not a hard sell to clients that need help putting green IT strategies and solutions into practice. Tip
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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. Tip
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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. Tip
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Desktop virtualization creates new revenue opportunities for VARs
Although margins for desktop sales have declined in recent years, there are revenue opportunities in desktop virtualization. VARs can work with customers to prepare for desktop virtualization deployment and then continue to bring income in through im... Tip
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Desktop and application virtualization choices
Desktop and application virtualization options represent a market with huge growth potential. Find out about the various alternatives to a more efficient desktop architecture so you can guide your customers toward smart purchasing decisions. Tip
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Which customers will benefit from desktop virtualization and server virtualization?
Discover which customer IT environments are most appropriate for server virtualization and desktop virtualization. Learn why the trend toward the mobile workforce may cause some rethinking about virtualization. Ask the Expert
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How will Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 benefit Microsoft partners?
Many feel that Vista SP1 won't deliver much OS improvement. On the other hand, the release of Windows Server 2008 is generating considerable excitement. Ask the Expert
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Why recommend Hyper-V vs. VMware?
Microsoft's Hyper-V makes it a stronger competitor in the virtualization market. While price is driving Hyper-V adoption over VMware, some Microsoft shops prefer Hyper-V because they want a software stack comprised only of Microsoft products. VMware ... Ask the Expert
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How do I pick the right virtualization vendor for my clients?
While many companies see virtualization as an easy choice to make, deciding which virtualization vendor to use is somewhat trickier. This expert response will help you determine whether VMware or Microsoft Virtual Server offers the best combination o... Ask the Expert
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Should I recommend desktop virtualization to my SMB clients?
Learn how your SMB clients, especially those with remote workers and a decentralized IT infrastructure, can benefit from desktop virtualization. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft Windows Vista licensing for clients planning to virtualize
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise provides for a single virtual instance of Vista. Jonathan Hassell offers advice for VARs virtualizing a whole shop. Ask the Expert
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FAQ: Desktop virtualization vs. virtual desktop infrastructure
Listen to virtualization consultant Dave Sobel discuss the pros and cons of desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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Microsoft Windows 8 VDI licensing adds BYOD licensing complexity, cost
Microsoft’s VDI licensing option in Windows 8 requires customers pay fees to allow user devices such as iPads to access Windows-based corporate virtual desktops. News
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Five ways your VDI implementation can fail
Solution providers can win with VDI solution sales, but failure to communicate with customers and manage expectations can kill a VDI implementation. Tip
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VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference coverage
VMware channel partners are gathering in Las Vegas for the VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference, and we’re there with all the latest news. Conference Coverage
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Choosing the right VDI solutions for your customer
Solution providers can get a leg up on competition by knowing the VDI solutions, such as Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and VMware View, that are available to customers so they can pick the best option. Tip
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Private clouds and VDI solutions: 2011 virtualization trends
The big virtualization developments in 2010 revolved around product fixes, and our expert thinks private clouds and VDI solutions will be important to the channel in 2011. Tip
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How VDI solutions can increase profit margins
Solution providers can boost profit margins and maximize their customers' investments by taking advantage of the subsidiary product sales and services included with VDI solutions. Article
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Desktop virtualization technology must wait for heyday
Although desktop virtualization technology is a solid long-term investment, up-front costs and user resistance continue to slow its adoption. Article
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Determining your desktop virtualization strategy
As desktop virtualization develops, you should have a firm desktop virtualization strategy in place and know how your business opportunities will differ from server virtualization. Q&A
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MED-V deployment planning and requirements
Read this chapter excerpt on Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) and learn how to plan for a MED-V deployment by assessing customers' environments and requirements. Chapter Excerpt
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MED-V: Creating and deploying images, workspaces
In this chapter excerpt, you will learn the necessary steps to prepare, deploy and create MED-V images and workspaces in your customers' environments. Chapter Excerpt
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About Desktop Virtualization Hardware, Software and Services
Learn how desktop virtualization news, tips and tutorials for value-added resellers (VARs), service providers, consultants and systems integrators are able to provide clients with services to consolidate desktops using virtualization hardware, software and services. You'll find expert advice and best practices on desktop virtualization management, planning to migrate to virtualization, installing and deploying virtual machines (VMs), virtualization cost concerns, the case for open source virtualization, the pros and cons of choosing desktop virtualization software from vendors including VMware, Xensource and Microsoft (Virtual Server and Hyper-V), desktop virtualization management and more desktop virtualization services.