Articles In Virtualization

By Hank Smith, Posted in Virtualization

What is vGPU? vGPU provides the ability to virtualize the GPU of a graphics card, specifically an NVIDIA K card. Most applications in VDI environments do not require a GPU; however, for CAD, engineering, and medical applications, GPUs are typically required. For more information on vGPU take a look at this article. Citrix Citrix recently announced vGPU support for mixed environments - Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp on the front-end and VMware vSphere on the back end. The requirements for vGPU are VMware... read more.

  • March 30, 2015

By Ken Phelan, Posted in Virtualization

Gotham rolled out this self-assessment at an event this week, and I thought I would share it with our Blog followers. First of all, let me clarify my use of the term DaaS. DaaS does not refer specifically to an outsourced or cloud Desktop. DaaS is your internal desktop offering, offered as a service. This can be delivered via traditional internal methods, cloud methods, or some hybrid. The important inflection to DaaS is that you’re offering your users a Desktop Service. It’s a productization issue. Your... read more.

  • March 17, 2015

By Stephen Kilcoyne, Posted in Virtualization

At Citrix Summit earlier this year, Citrix announced a change in partnership requirements intended to help customers differentiate among Solution Advisors in a highly competitive market. All Platinum and Gold partners must now hold at least three of the following four specializations:     Virtualization     Networking for Data Center     Networking for Apps & Mobile Security     Mobility Management     Gotham is p... read more.

  • March 17, 2015