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A hypervisor allows multiple operating systems (OSs) and applications to run on the same physical host, allowing organizations to consolidate IT resources, lower costs, and increase efficiency. It’s a fundamental tool in the...

Secure data remote access is a combination of several security controls that enable users to gain remote access to digital resources, such as applications, desktops, and data, securely. It’s become a crucial requirement in...

In a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), endpoint devices are used to access virtual desktops hosted in datacenters. Thin clients, or devices with minimal system configurations, are perfect under this setup since endpoint devices do not perform any...

Cloud computing has become a vital infrastructural demand in modern organizations for many reasons, including cost-effectiveness, scalability, and security. However,...

Fear is the mind killer. Bene Gesserit mantra from Dune I have been anxiously awaiting the game Dune: Spice Wars since it was announced late last year. Dune: Spice Wars is a real-time strategy (RTS) game set...

Load balancing distributes network traffic among multiple application servers based on an optimization algorithm. Thus, load balancing helps enhance application performance and availability. The Citrix load balancer comes in the form of an...

Citrix virtual desktops are virtual desktops delivered through Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, a virtualization solution that enables IT teams to manage applications, licensing, security, and virtual...

Over the last couple of decades, server virtualization—the process of allocating virtual computing resources to operating systems (OSs) and applications rather than dedicating them to a special server—has become a...

With traditional IT infrastructures becoming increasingly unsuitable for a growing number of business needs, more organizations are turning to the cloud for answers. But while cloud environments certainly offer capable solutions,...

In recognition of World Backup Day, this post shows you how best to back up the Windows installation on your Mac in Parallels® Desktop. Yes, you really should back up! A few years ago, I had a...