Tag Archives: virtualization

Enabling the Next Gen Desktop with Endpoint Virtualization

Here is another presentation from BriForum this year. Abstract:  Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is the most sought after client computing technology of the past decade, due to the enormous potential benefits for IT. However many are finding that these advantages … Continue reading

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Virtual desktops are a niche tech

John Dix, Network World Editor in Chief, set up one of his debates with industry experts.  This time the question was: Desktop virtualization: niche solution, or new desktop standard? Desktop virtualization promises to simplify management, increase efficiency and improve security, … Continue reading

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What is a Workspace?

PART 4:  Endpoint Virtualization Series I often ask my IT audiences when I speak at events “What is our purpose?” In other words, why do IT people do what they do and get paid for it? The answer is simpler … Continue reading

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To Virtualize or Not to Virtualize: That is the Question

PART 3:  Endpoint Virtualization Series Maybe you are determined to buy some virtualization technologies, but are having trouble figuring out where to start – or where to end. The first question to ask is ‘Why am I doing this?’ What … Continue reading

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I Know All About Virtualization, Don’t I?

PART 2:  Endpoint Virtualization Series Many IT people today think they have a pretty good idea about what virtualization is, and even know some of the companies that sell it.  But perhaps the people that are confused have a better … Continue reading

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Wow! I didn’t know Symantec did Virtualization

PART 1:  Endpoint Virtualization Series If I had a nickel for every time I heard that phrase, I’d have a lot of nickels.  The point is that still an awful lot of people who are researching virtualization technology (because that’s … Continue reading

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Vision Session: Win7 Migration with Endpoint Virtualization

Here is a full recording of one of my sessions at this year’s Vision conference, with a really nice dual screen interface, and the ability to make it full screen, assuming you want to see me that big. Session Title: … Continue reading

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Virtual Desktops are more than just Desktops!

This is not a new rant for me, but reminders seem to come in regularly, such as this latest update on Microsoft’s Virtual PC – Core Security Technologies Discovers Vulnerability in Key Microsoft Virtualization Technology. One thing that I really … Continue reading

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Industry Panel on VDI

I had the pleasure of participating in the latest Citrix Geek Speak event this past week.  Hosted by Shawn Bass, representatives from Citrix, Microsoft, VMware, Quest, and of course Symantec (me) all had an opportunity to respond to some of … Continue reading

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Reducing Endpoint TCO

The cost of managing and maintaining endpoint devices has skyrocketed as users become more mobile and IT tries to maintain security and control.  In this video, I use a whiteboard in an interview format to explain the real reasons the … Continue reading

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