Desktop Virtualization


Virtualization Exam Now in Beta Testing

Exam 70-652 offers MCPs a chance to prove expertise in setting up and configuring virtual machines.

Tech-Ed Keynote Highlights 'Dynamic IT' and Virtualization

Microsoft's Tech-Ed North America event for IT professionals kicked off today with a keynote address on enabling "dynamic IT."

Competition: Parallel Universe

Popular with Mac users, the Windows world is its next target.

News: Wyse Unveils Viance

Viance optimized to work with Citrix XenDesktop

Is VMware the New Microsoft?

There's only one Microsoft. Or is there? Talk to enough third parties, analysts and customers, and you'll soon believe that VMware should be headquartered in Redmond instead of Palo Alto.

Innovative Vendors

There aren't many more innovative industries within IT than virtualization.

VMware Enhances Thin Client Partnerships

Stealing some thunder from Citrix's recent XenDesktop unveiling, VMware has made several announcements aimed at strengthening partnerships with thin client suppliers.

XenDesktop Details Emerge as Product Begins Shipping

With a tiered pricing structure designed to undercut VMware's offerings, Citrix has announced the availability of XenDesktop, its much anticipated and discussed product offering in the increasingly important desktop virtualization arena.

HP Expands Desktop Virtualization with Thin Client

Hewlett-Packard has expanded its role in the desktop virtualization arena with new mobile thin client hardware, extended software offerings and deeper industry alliances.

Hardware Trends: Faster. Smaller. Cooler.

Every type of hardware -- from chips to PCs to wireless LANs -- is evolving to support new enterprise demands for mobilization, virtualization and conservation.

Hyper-V: Under the Hood

Microsoft's first effort at enterprise-level virtualization is a good start, but lots of rough edges remain.

Virtualization May Help With Windows Bloat

The Microsoft Windows operating system has become unwieldy and is choking on the amount of code that needs to be maintained.

Microsoft Reaches for the Virtual Sky

Microsoft's new Hyper-V is the cornerstone of its virtual structure.

VMware: The View from Above

The most important and influential company in virtualization reigns supreme -- but could a revolt be coming?

Square One

To properly use virtualization, you've got to first understand it.

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