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Working with VMware View News

May 07, 2014 07 May'14
VMware may seek help to improve Unity Touch

VMware might have to rely on another vendor to improve View's Unity Touch feature, which gives virtualized Windows a more mobile-friendly interface.
May 14, 2013 14 May'13
Do mobile users need full desktop access?

Desktop virtualization isn't the only way to get Windows apps on non-Windows devices, but VMware's CTO says there's still a need for it in some cases.
March 20, 2013 20 Mar'13
VDI storage problem? Forget extra SAN -- use server RAM

VDI storage bottlenecks don't have to mean extra SAN; Atlantis Computing lets virtual desktop customers use server RAM instead.
September 14, 2012 14 Sep'12
No vSphere 5.1 support for VMware View is no problem -- for now

This week's vSphere 5.1 release lacks VMware View support. Users and partners seem OK with it, as long as support gets added soon.

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Working with VMware View Get Started

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New features help VMware Horizon Client take step forward

Just-in-Time desktops and VMware Instant Clone are two features that make Horizon 7 attractive to users. Continue Reading
Horizon View 7.0.1 and 7.0.2 add flexibility to features

VMware Horizon View 7.0.1 and 7.0.2 brings flexibility to the features that were released in the original version earlier this season. Continue Reading
Horizon View Direct-Connection Plugin streamlines configuration

The Direct-Connection Plugin lets Horizon View users connect to a virtual desktop without connecting to a Connection Server first. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Working with VMware View Vendors & Products

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How do Citrix Workspace Cloud and VMware Project Enzo compare?

Cloud-based management platforms could make it faster and easier for admins to deploy and manage virtual desktops, apps and files. It's easy to see why Citrix and VMware are both getting in on the game. Continue Reading
What a desktop assessment can do for you

Is every physical desktop a candidate for virtualization? A desktop assessment can help make this determination before a major VDI investment is made. Continue Reading
What is the VMware Blast feature in Horizon 6?

VMware's Horizon 6 platform provides several technologies to reduce latency for end users working in a VDI environment. Continue Reading

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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Unraveling the end-user computing layers of VMware Horizon Suite

VMware Horizon Suite is the virtualization company's response to IT's needs in handling the numerous ways end users want to work. Continue Reading
Mind your business with proper VMware View backup, recovery methods

The VMware View Security Essentials book dives into the proper backup and recovery methods for your vital VDI environment. Continue Reading
How do you get to VMs following a vSphere migration to the cloud?

Pulling up stakes and putting your servers into the cloud doesn't mean you won't be able to access your virtual machines. Continue Reading

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How OS optimization can better the Horizon View experience

To improve the end user experience, a Horizon View administrator can execute a number of OS tweaks to optimize the virtual desktop. Continue Reading
Is VMware Workstation 10 worth the upgrade for your test-and-dev site?

VMware's Workstation 10 upgrade can handle more powerful virtual machines and offers other enhancements, but is it worth the price? Continue Reading
With VMware View and a zero client, is RTAV or USB redirection better?

Would USB redirection work better than RTAV with softphones and USB headsets in the VMware View client? Continue Reading

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