Alternative Desktop Models

MUST READ Virtualization and the changing Windows desktop SPECIAL REPORT - Virtualization and SaaS are changing the Windows desktop. This Special Report addresses the issues and options for virtualizing the desktop and planning near-term technology needs.

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	For IT, desktop virtualization is a hard sell SearchWinIT.com | 02 May 2008 ARTICLE - It's still not clear whether desktop virtualization has any true value, but that may be because it's still early in the game.

	Microsoft boosts virtual desktop plan with Kidaro buy SearchWinIT.com | 13 Mar 2008 ARTICLE - Kidaro's desktop virtualization management software will be added to the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack.

	Microsoft releases document format translator SearchWinIT.com | 07 Mar 2008 ARTICLE - Microsoft is preparing updates for its interoperability efforts including an API/protocol documentation beta for all its major products by this May.

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	Tame productivity losses with application virtualization 05 May 2008 TIP - Application virtualization has the potential to help with licensing as well as upgrades, patches and new deployments.

	Desktop virtualization: What Windows managers should know 07 Apr 2008 TIP - Desktop virtualization allows the IT staff to lock down the desktop, but it still lets users have the freedom to do their jobs.

	Terminal Services expands user support in Windows Server 2008 06 Mar 2008 TIP - Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 has improved support for knowledge workers needing support for multiple desktops, telecommuters and people working from remote offices.

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	Virtualization and the Windows desktop SearchWinIT.com | 04 Feb 2008 IT SPOTLIGHT - This feature will equip Windows IT managers with the know-how to lead their shops on the path to virtual success as desktop virtualization needs arise.

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	Securing terminal services - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   01 JUN 2004, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Server-based computing introduces some unique security problems that don't enter into client-centric computing. In this live webcast, Christa Anderson explains some approaches that will help you bridge those security gaps.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 8

	RIBLOE 28 Apr 2002 WORD - The Remote Insight Board -- Lights Out Edition (RIBLOE) is a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card intended for the remote management of Compaq servers. Remote control is typically done over the Web. The 'lights out' ...

	MetaFrame 12 Sep 2003 WORD - MetaFrame is the name for a thin client/server software application from Citrix that is used to provide Microsoft's Windows Terminal Server product (WTS) with additional server and client functionality by allowing any ...

	Terminal Server product 12 Sep 2003 WORD - The Microsoft Windows Terminal Server (WTS) is a server program running on its Windows NT 4.0 (or higher) operating system that provides the graphical user interface (GUI) of the Windows desktop to user terminals that don't ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Alternative Desktop Models:  Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft End-user Applications, Microsoft Windows Vista