Desktop Expert System - KnowledgeStorm

Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this webcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

PODCAST: Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this podcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

Developing a Successful Proof-of-Concept for a Virtual Desktop Pilot

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Virtual desktops provide many consolidation opportunities, as well as some unique security and business continuity advantages. This webcast gives an overview of desktop virtualization, highlights several virtual desktop solutions, and analyzes the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

PODCAST: Developing a Successful Proof-of-Concept for a Virtual Desktop Pilot

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Virtual desktops provide many consolidation opportunities, as well as some unique security and business continuity advantages. This podcast gives an overview of desktop virtualization, highlights several virtual desktop solutions, and analyzes the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

Key Advantages of Leveraging Business Applications through Windows Phones and How to Secure ...

Microsoft — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In this third podcast in a series of three, Augusto Valdez of Microsoft discusses the application advantages of Windows Mobile. Specifically, Valdez reviews what makes Windows phones a good platform for developing mobile applications, how to go about gaining access to applications for Windows phones and how to secure applications on mobile phones.

What ' s new with Windows Phones

Microsoft — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In this three-part series podcast, hear from an industry expert as he discusses what's new with Windows Phones. Uncover why Windows Phones on Exchange server is the best mix for your enterprise and key advantages of leveraging business applications through Windows Phones.

Podcast- Picking the Right Thin Client

Pano Logic, Inc — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This podcast, featuring Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, provides expert advice to help you select the right thin client for your environment. Learn which features are important and how to manage thin clients effectively.

XenApp and XenDesktop: Application Virtualization and Desktop Virtualization are Better ...

Regan Technologies — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This document is designed to help Citrix XenApp customers understand how and when Citrix XenDesktop can be used with Citrix XenApp to deliver virtual desktops to further reduce application and desktop computing costs and provide greater IT and user flexibility compared to traditional application and desktop management models.

Pocket E-Guide: Expert Analysis of the Top Ten Windows Security Threats

ESET — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This Pocket E-Guide provides expert insight into the common weaknesses that exist in today's Windows-based systems. Explore the top ten most frequent Windows security vulnerabilities and how to counter these threats. Discover the pivotal role proper malware protection, usage of firewalls, and updated patches play in a secure Windows environment.

Virtual Desktops and the Pano System

Pano Logic, Inc — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Pano Logic® is the first company to offer a complete, purpose-built solution for virtual desktops combining a unique zero-client endpoint device with centralized tools designed specifically for the tasks of deployment and managing virtual desktops.

XenDesktop Trial

Citrix — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Citrix XenDesktop™, a virtual desktop (VDI) and desktop management solution, delivers desktops on-demand to users anywhere while dramatically simplifying desktop management throughout the desktop lifecycle. If you are ready to try XenDesktop for yourself download the evaluation version.

Virtual Desktop Challenge

Citrix — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Welcome to the Virtual Desktop Challenge with Brian Madden. Play this "Jeopardy" style game and test your knowledge in the virtual desktop space. Top point scorers are eligible for prizes so play now and see if you are an expert on virtual desktop!

Presentation Transcript: The Importance of User Workspace Virtualization in Desktop ...

RES Software — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this presentation transcript 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.

15 Reasons why Desktop Virtualization Projects Fail

Dell, Inc. — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This videocast sponsored by Dell and Intel featuring virtualization experts, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, discusses the top 15 reasons why virtual desktop projects fail. Discover the considerations to make when virtualizing desktops, like hidden costs, implementation planning and user needs.

Desktop Virtualization in 2009: What’s Real and What’s Not

Dell, Inc. — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This videocast sponsored by Dell and Intel featuring experts, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, explains the real possibilities of desktop virtualization versus its potential capabilities.

IT Savings Made Simple: Rethink Your User Desktops

Citrix — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Virtual Desktops vs. Virtual Applications

Citrix — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This webcast talks about Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) vs Terminal Services (TS) - determining what is the best solution to use based on a set of fixed criteria.

E-Guide: Expert Guide to the Top Windows Security Tools

BeyondTrust Corporation — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com and BeyondTrust, you will discover the security tools essential for effectively managing your Windows systems. Explore the critical role Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer plays in security scanning measures.

Webcast - The Importance of User Workspace Virtualization in Desktop Virtualization

RES Software — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Podcast- The Importance of User Workspace Virtualization in Desktop Virtualization

RES Software — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Strategic Steps for Moving to LTE

Alcatel-Lucent — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The growing success of mobile data services and the success of end user devices, such as the iPhone, are causing performance bottlenecks into our next generation mobile networks. This videocast takes a look at how LTE, the next generation of wireless networking, is dealing with these challenges while taking the user experience to the next level.

IBM Virtual Conference Series

IBM — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Our Virtual Conference Series, designed to put you in touch with industry experts, will help you discover how IBM can provide you the innovative technology and world-class expertise to set you on the right path for years to come.

Desktop Virtualization: An Expert Guide to the Benefits and Challenges

Dell, Inc. — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Desktop Virtualization: A buyer’s checklist

Citrix — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Top Challenges (and Answers) for Printing in a Virtual Desktop Environment

ThinPrint — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Podcast- Top Challenges (and Answers) for Printing in a Virtual Desktop Environment

ThinPrint — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

VDI Comparison Kit

Citrix — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Desktop Management and Security: Two Big Reasons Desktop Virtualization Is an Easy Choice

CDW Corporation — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Desktop Demystified: Server-Centric Client Virtualization Model Reduces Costs While ...

CDW Corporation — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Client virtualization or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a server-centric computing model that offers IT the ability to host and centrally manage Virtual Machines while providing end users a full-desktop experience. If you haven’t yet discovered the advantages of a VDI, read this whitepaper and put yourself in command of the desktop.

eGuide: Securing Corporate Data on Your Laptops

Dell, Inc. — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this series, independent information security expert and noted author Kevin Beaver discusses laptop security issues he has recently seen in the field that you may not have considered or that you might be looking at from the wrong perspective.

Presentation Transcript: Virtualization - Growing Your Success in the Data Center to the ...

Hewlett-Packard Company — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

VDI Expert Series: Reduce Desktop Management Costs While Increasing IT Security & amp; Agility

Citrix — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This webcast explores the cost saving benefits of virtual desktops. Gain insight into implementing a more secure and accessible enterprise desktop environment. Discover how this technology has transformed business operations by reducing management and support costs.

Virtualization: Growing Your Success in the Data Center to the Desktop

Hewlett-Packard Company — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Desktop and server virtualization are not the same. This webcast, 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.

PODCAST - Virtualization: Growing Your Success in the Data Center to the Desktop

Hewlett-Packard Company — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Virtual Applications and Virtual Desktops, Decision Criteria

Citrix — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This document will explain how to look at an environment and identify the best solution, a virtual desktop or a server-hosted applications, for each user.

Presentation Transcript: Best Practices for Backup

Hewlett-Packard Company — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this presentation transcript, Curtis Preston, one of the leading backup experts in the country, describes some key best practices that will help build a better backup system.

Best Practices for Backup - Videocast

Hewlett-Packard Company — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

There are more and better tools to protect data than ever, but how they're implemented and used in a storage environment can determine how effective they'll be. In this expert videocast, W. Curtis Preston, one of the leading backup experts in the country, describes some key best practices that will help you build a better backup system.

Best Practices for Backup - Podcast

Hewlett-Packard Company — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

There are more and better tools to protect data than ever, but how they're implemented and used in a storage environment can determine how effective they'll be. In this expert podcast, W. Curtis Preston, one of the leading backup experts in the country, describes some key best practices that will help you build a better backup system.

DataCore Software: IDC on Removing Storage-Related Barriers to Virtualization

DataCore Software Corporation — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Virtualization is among the technologies that have become increasingly attractive in the current economic climate, with good reason. Organizations are implementing virtualization solutions to obtain several functional benefits. But achieving these can be challenging.

Podcast: Protecting Data on the Edge

Zenith Infotech — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert podcast W. Curtis Preston describes the most effective techniques, tools and best practices for protecting edge or mobile data.

A Guide to Utilizing Virtualization in a Disaster Recovery Strategy

Dell and Microsoft — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and Dell, you will discover the steps essential for effectively integrating server virtualization into your disaster recovery strategy.

Cisco Continuous Data Protection for Files

Cisco Systems, Inc. — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Most analysts, including Enterprise Strategy Group, agree that performing only a periodic backup leaves data at risk, and they find that this is a major concern among the IT professionals they survey. The answer to this concern is Cisco Small Business Network Storage Systems (NSS) and Cisco Continuous Data Protection (CDP) for Files software.

Desktop Virtualization: Overcoming Five Real-World Challenges

Citrix — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

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.

Desktop Virtualization Center

Dell and Microsoft — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Learn how Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V with Dell technology can help you today.

Do More with Less: Virtualizing the Desktop

CDW Corporation — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Hailed by top analysts as a need-to-know technology and the future of enterprise computing, the benefits of desktop virtualization can be summed up in four words: Do more with less. This article will delve into the options, outcomes and business benefits that desktop virtualization can bring to your business.

3PAR Thin Copy Desktop: A VDI & #45;Optimized Storage Solution

3PAR — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure enables end users or their hosting providers to provision and manage hundreds of individual, virtual desktops from a set of centrally administered, consolidated servers.

VMware ACE 2 Enterprise Edition: Desktop Virtualization Solution

AMD and VMware, Inc — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

VMware ACE 2 Enterprise Edition delivers desktop virtualization solutions for enterprise users. Use VMware ACE 2 to deploy an ACE virtual machine as an IT managed “virtual laptop” to remote workers, provision controlled desktop images as sandbox environments or run legacy operating systems & applications on an existing PC as you migrate to Vista.

VMware Desktop Virtualization: Managing Virtual Desktops Across the Enterprise

AMD and VMware, Inc — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Watch this demo to find out how enterprise organizations use VMware desktop virtualization products and solutions to manage and support the flexible needs of their extended, global workforce while strengthening security and control over corporate resources and sensitive information.

The Path to Enterprise Desktops: From Personal Computer to Personalized Computing

AMD and VMware, Inc — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This IDC white paper considers the concept of desktop virtualization, specifically as made available by VMware’s VDI and ACE. The document also considers the benefits and limitations of these technologies as well as the best use cases for each, exemplified through user case studies.

Improved Manageability and Availability Spur Move to Virtualize Desktops

AMD and VMware, Inc — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Many companies have turned to virtualization technologies for their servers and in their data centers to simplify administration and to reduce management chores and operating costs while maintaining reliability and safeguarding against disasters. Companies are now looking to apply the same technology to their desktop computers.