Virtual Desktops & Apps (VDI)

Use Case: Architecting a Disaster Recovery Plan for Horizon on VMware Cloud on AWS

Introduction After architecting disaster recovery solutions for VMware Horizon deployments across dozens of organizations, I’ve learned that successful DR planning requires more than just technical implementation—it demands a comprehensive understanding of business requirements, recovery objectives, and the unique challenges of virtual desktop infrastructure in cloud environments. In this comprehensive use case, I’ll walk you through […]

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Troubleshooting: Common Pitfalls in a Horizon Cloud on Azure Deployment

Introduction: When Horizon Cloud on Azure Doesn’t Go as Planned Horizon Cloud on Azure represents VMware’s cloud-first approach to virtual desktop infrastructure, promising simplified deployment and management compared to traditional on-premises solutions. However, as I’ve learned through numerous customer deployments over the past few years, the reality often involves navigating a complex web of Azure

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Use Case: Leveraging Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) to Personalize Non-Persistent Desktops

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Virtual Desktops & Apps (VDI) / Mohammed M.

The Challenge: Balancing Efficiency with User Experience Non-persistent virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) represents the pinnacle of IT efficiency and security. Every session starts fresh from a pristine golden image, eliminating configuration drift, reducing security vulnerabilities, and simplifying management. However, this approach creates a fundamental user experience challenge: how do you maintain personalization when the desktop

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Implementation Guide: Deploying VMware Horizon 8 – A Step-by-Step VDI Guide

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Virtual Desktops & Apps (VDI) / Mohammed M.

Introduction VMware Horizon 8 represents the pinnacle of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, offering organizations the ability to deliver secure, high-performance virtual desktops and applications to users anywhere, on any device. A successful Horizon deployment requires meticulous planning, proper infrastructure preparation, and a methodical implementation approach. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough of

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Use Case: Why a Financial Firm Chose On-Prem VDI with VMware Horizon Over DaaS

Enterprise Mobility & EUC, Virtual Desktops & Apps (VDI) / Mohammed M.

Introduction: The Cloud-First Dilemma In today’s IT landscape, “cloud-first” has become a dominant mantra. For many organizations, Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offers an attractive OPEX model, simplified management, and rapid scalability. However, for a mid-sized financial services firm with stringent security requirements and significant existing infrastructure investment, the decision was not so clear-cut. This case study explores

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