Posts tagged Xen
A shoe in
We are often asked what is an example of a simple VDI deployment, in other words where can Zero Client replace desktops computers that access to technical support is a problem. The answer … libraries. Think about it, libraries have rows of public kiosk computers that the librarians leave running, but typical don’t know a lot about [...]
Server virtualization – what it is an...
Here’s the deal. In the old days, “servers” were PCs standing on one edge. They used the same components and technology as the rest of the PCs on the simple LAN. Then manufacturers realized that they needed to create more powerful systems so that the servers would be able to do all sorts of computing, particularly database o [...]
VMware vs Citrix vs Microsoft?
These are the big three – VMware and Citrix use (in our opinion) variants of Linux or Unix in their Hypervisor designs, while Microsoft doesn’t. VMware is by far the big player in the market, and has many supporting companies providing a variety of add-on software products to support the mother ship, just like a whale may have fee [...]
Libraries and gateway appliances, the...
Libraries with Internet accessible computer networks are in an awkward position – they have to provide Internet access but must make sure that certain sites are blocked. The problem is that blocking them takes time and effort, and slip-ups occur. One of the remarkable fringe benefits of VDI and the required server running in the corner [...]
Anyone from FEMA out there… emergency...
The boy scouts motto is “Be Prepared.” Fedearal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) motto is similar, to prepare for disaster before it happens and stockpile whatevers necessary to deal with the disaster, quickly and as efficiently as possible. So how does VDI fit into this picture?
Nowadays, its vitial for FEMA or any orga [...]