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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.

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How to use two-factor authentication in Horizon View

Two-factor authentication is an important security layer for VDI deployments that helps to prevent breaches. Discover the ins and outs of implementing 2FA in VMware Horizon View. Continue Reading
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

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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
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
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

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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
Learn ThinApp best practices for app virtualization

VMware admins can easily virtualize most applications with ThinApp. For fast, clean and trouble-free applications, follow some ThinApp best practices. Continue Reading
VMware View best practices for every stage of VDI implementation

Whether your VDI implementation is in pilot or deployed enterprise-wide, these VMware View best practices will improve user and admin experiences. Continue Reading

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Ways to investigate and fix VMware View Connection Server issues

VDI admins can troubleshoot and fix problems in a VMware View Connection Server and its LDAP directory using just a few commands. Continue Reading
VMware View components: What you need and how they work

To use VMware View for VDI, you need a few different View components, including the View Agent, vCenter Server and View Connection Server. Continue Reading
VMware View certificate tips: How to prevent VDI user confusion

Why plan ahead for a VMware View certificate installation? Because one misstep could lead to a lot of help desk tickets from nervous VDI users. Continue Reading