Free tools for VMware View
In these days of recession I thought it would be a good idea to sum up a couple of free tools which you can use designing, implementing and maintaining a VMware View Infrastructure. I’ve divided the tools in the following categories:
- Assessment
- Sizing
- Load balancing
- Optimizing
- User Environment Management
- Customization
- Client
- Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
I would love to hear if you know of any free tools which can be used in or for a VMware View Infrastructure.
7 “challenges” migrating from XP to Windows 7 using VDI
Migrating to Windows 7 is something many companies will face the next couple of years. Using desktop virtualization or VDI in the process is something a lot of those companies consider (read Ruben Spruijt’s article about the different types of dekstop virtualization and the role of Windows 7). In this article I would like to point out a couple of challenges a company might face when migrating from XP to Windows 7 using VDI. Don’t expect to learn about the advantages of VDI or about best practices for migrating to Windows 7 in general.
Here is my top 7 challenges migrating to Windows 7 using VDI. Feel free to comment. … Continue Reading
VMworld Europe 2009: Virtual desktop Infrastructure sessions
Today I attended 3 session related to VDI, so my brain is now filled with information regarding virtual desktops, virtual applications and user workspace- or profile-management. I still need to sort all this information out to write one big or maybe a couple of smaller articles concerning design considerations, VDI server sizing, security impact, remote display protocol, performance requirements and future promises. But before I start on this article(s), here is a short overview of the sessions I attended today: … Continue Reading
