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Five consumerization sessions to look forward to at VMworld 2012
In these five sessions, you'll learn about Project Octopus and preview the roadmaps for VMware View and Horizon. Blog | 30 Jul 2012
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Six ways to embrace IT consumerization
For consumerization to succeed, IT and end users must have a less adversarial relationship. IT pros share their tips for empowering users and increasing their business value. News | 26 Jul 2012
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IT pros mix VDI with BYOD to simplify device management
BYOD shops that use VDI to give end users access to virtual desktops from iPads and other devices say the benefits outweigh the downsides. News | 27 Feb 2012
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VMware shops using View 5 for BYOD realize VDI challenges
Desktop virtualization and BYOD go hand-in-hand. But both are cultural changes and VMware View has its share of challenges, starting with the profile management feature. News | 25 Jan 2012
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Why VDI on iPads isn’t the answer
Employees don’t want the Windows user experience on tablets, which is why VDI won’t lead to successful consumer device integration in the corporate world. News | 02 Jan 2012
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Locator/ID Separation Protocol primer: Routing for seamless migration
Once the Locator/ID Separation Protocol is finalized, engineers will have routing that moves VMs or mobile devices without changing device software. Tip
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Does Microsoft CDL provide the same VDI access as Windows RT devices?
The language surrounding Microsoft's Companion Device License for non-Windows devices accessing VDI isn't exactly clear on what kind of access you'll get. Tip
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What's new in Windows 8 VDI licensing: Free ride for Windows RT
The updated licensing rules for Microsoft VDI environments won't change much for PCs, but Windows 8 on ARM tablets won't need an extra license to access a VDI session. Tip
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Addressing security challenges of a BYOD policy with VMware View 5
Implementing a BYOD policy can improve end user productivity, but administrators should consider the potential security challenges the mobile devices can create. Tip
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BYOD security: How application streaming and VDI can help
VDI and application streaming improve BYOD security because desktops and apps run on back-end servers, not on devices. But you still need client components to connect to servers. Tip
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Remote Desktop Services in a mobile world: Security, supportability
Using Remote Desktop Services to access virtual desktops from mobile devices presents a whole new set of issues, including security and supportability concerns. Tip
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Mobile desktop virtualization benefits and challenges: Security vs. ease of use
Desktop virtualization benefits IT by improving mobile device security, but it’s not always user-friendly. Weigh these mobile desktop virtualization pros and cons carefully. Tip
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Citrix XenApp 6.5 Mobility Pack reformats apps for Android devices
Using corporate apps on mobile phones can be cumbersome. With the new Citrix XenApp 6.5 Mobility Pack, delivering and using apps on Android devices is simpler. Here's why. Tip
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How to make a BYOD program work
More users want to bring their own devices to work, but you shouldn’t implement a BYOD program without proper planning. Develop policies, get user buy-in and don’t forget security. Tip
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BYOPC: Real world implementations and implications
Whether you support BYOPC or not, employees use their own devices for work. But BYOPC raises concerns and legal issues. Here are some potential problems and BYOPC best practices. Tip
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VMware Project AppShift
VMware Project AppShift is technology designed to improve the experience of using virtualized Windows and its applications on non-Windows tablets. Definition
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VMware Horizon Application Manager
VMware Horizon Application Manager, also known as Horizon App Manager, is an enterprise service for managing access to software. With VMware Horizon Application Manager, employees can use any Internet-capable device to access applications through a s... Definition
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personal VM (personal virtual machine or PVM)
A personal VM (personal virtual machine) is a virtual computing environment that is allocated to an end user for personal use. Definition
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mobile enterprise application platform (MEAP)
A mobile enterprise application platform (MEAP) is development environment that provides tools and middleware for developing, testing, deploying and managing corporate software running on mobile devices. Definition
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AT&T; Toggle
Toggle is an AT&T; service that allows a smartphone owner to create separate personal and business environments on the same mobile device. Definition
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VMware Project AppShift
VMware Project AppShift is technology designed to improve the experience of using virtualized Windows and its applications on non-Windows tablets. Definition
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Locator/ID Separation Protocol primer: Routing for seamless migration
Once the Locator/ID Separation Protocol is finalized, engineers will have routing that moves VMs or mobile devices without changing device software. Tip
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Five consumerization sessions to look forward to at VMworld 2012
In these five sessions, you'll learn about Project Octopus and preview the roadmaps for VMware View and Horizon. Blog
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Six ways to embrace IT consumerization
For consumerization to succeed, IT and end users must have a less adversarial relationship. IT pros share their tips for empowering users and increasing their business value. News
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Does Microsoft CDL provide the same VDI access as Windows RT devices?
The language surrounding Microsoft's Companion Device License for non-Windows devices accessing VDI isn't exactly clear on what kind of access you'll get. Tip
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What's new in Windows 8 VDI licensing: Free ride for Windows RT
The updated licensing rules for Microsoft VDI environments won't change much for PCs, but Windows 8 on ARM tablets won't need an extra license to access a VDI session. Tip
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VMware Horizon Application Manager
VMware Horizon Application Manager, also known as Horizon App Manager, is an enterprise service for managing access to software. With VMware Horizon Application Manager, employees can use any Internet-capable device to access applications through a s... Definition
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Addressing security challenges of a BYOD policy with VMware View 5
Implementing a BYOD policy can improve end user productivity, but administrators should consider the potential security challenges the mobile devices can create. Tip
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BYOD security: How application streaming and VDI can help
VDI and application streaming improve BYOD security because desktops and apps run on back-end servers, not on devices. But you still need client components to connect to servers. Tip
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IT pros mix VDI with BYOD to simplify device management
BYOD shops that use VDI to give end users access to virtual desktops from iPads and other devices say the benefits outweigh the downsides. News
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About Desktop virtualization strategy for mobile devices
For IT administrators, a solid desktop virtualization strategy can bring flexibility, security and improved productivity to the mobile workforce. A desktop virtualization strategy for mobile devices allows users to run desktop operating systems and applications on their smartphones and tablets, but without storing or processing any corporate data locally. In addition, with mobile virtualization offerings such as VMware’s Mobile Virtualization Platform, IT can keep corporate applications and data separate from personal applications and data on the same device. The resources in this section include news on desktop and mobile virtualization products, plus tips for developing a mobile and desktop virtualization strategy.