Choosing a thin client OS for your desktop virtualization deployment can be tricky.  Windows embedded thin clients offer the latest features, but they cost more and have additional security implications and maintenance compared to Linux based thin clients.  Wyse ThinOS clients are often easier to secure and manage than Linux clients, but often lag in features.  This has changed... (more...)

Most people know by now that XenDesktop supports three virtualization platforms with VMware ESX being one of them.  However, there are at least four different editions for ESX.  Even if you have decided to use ESX for all or part of the XenDesktop deployment, which edition do you really need?  Can you stick with 3.5, or should you use 4.0?  As part of the CSC Dynamic Desktop... (more...)

There are several pros and cons when choosing between blade or rack servers related to power consumption, consolidated networking, manageability and cost.  These comparisons are readily available over the Internet, but what makes one preferable to the other in a XenDesktop deployment?  Let’s take a look at a few of the differences.   Higher... (more...)