Broadly speaking, there are two kinds: Local desktop virtualization, which runs the entire desktop environment in a protected “bubble” on the user’s PC; and hosted desktop virtualization, which stores ...

The other big change is support for peripherals, multimedia and other Web- and PC-focused technologies. Those haven't been available to users of shared-image terminal-services types of systems -- that ...

Desktop virtualization aims to lower the costs and increase the security of desktop computers, but agencies must determine which approach — or combination of methods — best suits their needs. OMB ...

Desktop virtualization, as you may know, is one of InfoWorld’s favorite topics. In our interview, Bryant immediately dove into the practical challenges and benefits of what she terms “client ...

Successful server virtualization deployments lead many IT managers to believe desktop virtualization would provide the same benefits. While that is partly true, companies need to be aware of how the ...

Desktop virtualization is hot -- ask any IT pundit. But it can also be confusing, because the market contains a variety of server- and client-based technologies for creating virtual desktops. Virtual ...