VDI storage
By now it’s no secret that VDI storage brings a unique set of challenges for storage pros. VDI storage requirements are different than those for other types of storage, due to boot storms and other performance issues. This topics site includes the latest news, best practices and other tips for avoiding having storage as the bottleneck for your VDI implementation.
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VDI storage News
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May 10, 2016
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May'16
PernixData RAM cache accelerates university's VDI expansion
PernixData FVP RAM caching supports Viterbi's VMware Horizon hosted on Dell EqualLogic hybrid arrays for CAD, computational dynamics, and modeling and simulation applications.
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February 03, 2016
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Catalogic Software ECX copy management cozies up with IBM
Months after Catalogic made its ECX copy data management software compatible with IBM storage arrays, the vendors have jointly developed combinations of ECX with IBM products.
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October 28, 2015
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PernixData CTO talks VMware Virtual Volumes management
VMware Virtual Volumes are expected to simplify storage management and troubleshooting between servers and storage -- but they're still a work in progress.
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March 30, 2015
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Mar'15
Nexenta storage pushes university's VDI to the next level
Northern Arizona University found software-defined storage vendor Nexenta just in time to fix their lagging XenDesktop environment.
VDI storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Healthcare VDI ties strongly to high-performing storage
Virtual desktop infrastructures offer clinicians -- particularly mobile-based ones -- better ways to easily access their desktops. However, storage concerns can creep up. Continue Reading
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Beat VDI deployment challenges; find the best VDI storage
Companies that want to stand up a VDI deployment can choose from a variety of storage options, from traditional storage technologies to more creative approaches, such as layering. Continue Reading
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Load DynamiX
Load DynamiX is a storage performance testing appliance that can simulate production workloads and virtual desktop infrastructure workloads to determine how a system handles stress before putting that system into production. Appliances support all ... Continue Reading
Evaluate VDI storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Quickly repurpose HCI hardware for hosting virtual desktops
Virtual desktops are tailored for remote work situations, and hyper-convergence makes a great VDI host that stands up quickly in a pinch. Consider these factors, though. Continue Reading
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Top four VDI trends that dominated 2017
With a new year getting started, these are the top four trends in VDI leading the way. Uncover why user experience and data rich apps took over in 2017. Continue Reading
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Is a storage cache or tiered storage best for VDI performance?
Tiering and caching can both improve performance in VDI, but a storage cache may be the better option for write-heavy environments. Continue Reading
Manage VDI storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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When implementing VDI, look to storage enhancements
Hospitals looking at virtual desktop infrastructure can gain an ally in improved storage capabilities. Flash storage, in particular, has proved useful when implementing VDI. Continue Reading
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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
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How do hardware profiles work in Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager?
The Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager allows the creation of hardware profiles, which help to provision virtual storage. Brien Posey explains how to use the tool. Continue Reading
Problem Solve VDI storage Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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3 tips to prevent VDI IP address exhaustion before it happens
For those turning to VDI to support remote workers due to the COVID-19 influx, it's best to get ahead of IP address problems before people return to the office. Continue Reading
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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
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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