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VDI performance issues begin at storage infrastructure
VDI performance issues which can be traced back to storage infrastructure are limiting user adoption of virtual desktop implementation. Continue Reading
When should persistent VDI be used over non-persistent VDI?
VDI expert Brian Madden explains why most of today's storage options can handle persistent desktops, and how non-persistence can contribute to VDI failure. Continue Reading
Avoid VDI performance issues with monitoring, testing and tools
Steer clear of VDI performance issues with freeware monitoring and internal testing methods, and free up storage and staff resources as well. Continue Reading
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VDI infrastructure and storage platform choices: SAN vs. NAS, Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI
Read up on how SAN and NAS compare in terms of their ability to support a VDI infrastructure, and then drill down for details on Fibre Channel SAN vs. iSCSI SAN. Continue Reading
How to perform VDI storage sizing
Find out what factors are involved in VDI storage sizing, including typical desktop operating system, version numbers, application virtualization and user data. Continue Reading
Persistent VDI vs. non-persistent VDI and their effect on storage resources
Learn the difference between persistent VDI and non-persistent VDI, how they affect storage and which one carries advantages in terms of capacity and backup requirements.Continue Reading
Addressing VDI challenges with a WAN optimizer
Find out how to use a WAN optimizer to address VDI challenges, including details on WAN optimization techniques and vendors, such as F5, Riverbed, Citrix and Silver Peak.Continue Reading
VDI best practices: Making VDI cost-effective for SMBs
Learn how to make VDI cost effective for your company and get VDI best practices in this tip.Continue Reading
How to avoid VDI boot storm problems using SSD
Learn about the two ways to use solid-state drives (SSDs) to avoid a VDI boot storm problem, including putting certain files on SSD and using SSD as a caching layer.Continue Reading