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Create Unidesk layered desktops directly into VMware View pools and access them using the View client.
Create Unidesk layered desktops directly into XenDesktop catalogs and groups to simplify management and app delivery.
ThinApp the few apps that need isolation, then deliver those and the rest of your apps as Unidesk layers.
Solutions
Layer apps in 80% less time than virtualizing without special know-how, and deliver the apps that can’t be virtualized.
Give your users persistent desktops that sustain user-installed apps and all other customizations to expand VDI use cases.
Stop managing multiple gold images - patch and update Windows once, even if all your desktops are different.
Create persistent desktops that are also storage-efficient, saving you as much space as non-persistent desktops.
Eliminate the need for profile management and keep all customizations, including user-installed apps.
Empower your service desk to fix desktops without costly escalation by simply undoing bad user configurations.
Deliver the apps needed by groups of 5-50 users without virtualization overhead or gold image sprawl.
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Upcoming Webinars
Product Webinar: Layering is the Key to Simple, Easy-to-Manage VDI
Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET
Join Unidesk Solution Architect John Le for an in-depth product webinar to learn more about Unidesk, the desktop layering technology that addresses the storage, personalization, and management challenges currently hindering VDI adoption.
Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM ET
Join Unidesk Solution Architect John Le for an in-depth product webinar to learn more about Unidesk, the desktop layering technology that addresses the storage, personalization, and management challenges currently hindering VDI adoption.
On-Demand Webinars
City of Yuma Virtualizes Highly Customized Desktops
Recorded: May 22, 2013
With PCs in need of replacement and a 2013 plan calling for cost reduction, energy conservation, and improved service delivery, virtual desktops were the answer. But VDI can be complex when you have 14 departments, 150+ apps, and no 2 desktops that are the same. So, how is City of Yuma implementing easy-to-manage VDI?
Recorded: May 22, 2013
With PCs in need of replacement and a 2013 plan calling for cost reduction, energy conservation, and improved service delivery, virtual desktops were the answer. But VDI can be complex when you have 14 departments, 150+ apps, and no 2 desktops that are the same. So, how is City of Yuma implementing easy-to-manage VDI?
Technical Deep Dive Webinar: Unidesk and AppSense
Recorded: May 9, 2013
Unidesk Chief Solution Architect Ron Oglesby and AppSense Solution Specialist Team Lead Mark Morgan demo Unidesk and AppSense and explain how the two solutions are used together at Sunrise Health's 3,000 desktop VDI deployment.
Recorded: May 9, 2013
Unidesk Chief Solution Architect Ron Oglesby and AppSense Solution Specialist Team Lead Mark Morgan demo Unidesk and AppSense and explain how the two solutions are used together at Sunrise Health's 3,000 desktop VDI deployment.
Colby-Sawyer College Deploys VDI for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Recorded: May 8, 2013
Most higher education VDI projects start in labs. Faculty and staff desktops are too hard to customize and support. And their need for persistence increases storage costs. So how is Colby-Sawyer deploying VDI for faculty, staff, and students, with minimal storage and IT effort?
Recorded: May 8, 2013
Most higher education VDI projects start in labs. Faculty and staff desktops are too hard to customize and support. And their need for persistence increases storage costs. So how is Colby-Sawyer deploying VDI for faculty, staff, and students, with minimal storage and IT effort?
3,000-User Healthcare Case Study: Sunrise Health Region
Recorded: April 25, 2013
It's one of the largest VDI projects in North America. Hundreds of apps. Thousands of desktops. Countless use cases. Access from a plethora of devices - mobile & fixed. Join Sheranga Jayasinghe, Director of IT, Sunrise Health Region for this live webinar.
Recorded: April 25, 2013
It's one of the largest VDI projects in North America. Hundreds of apps. Thousands of desktops. Countless use cases. Access from a plethora of devices - mobile & fixed. Join Sheranga Jayasinghe, Director of IT, Sunrise Health Region for this live webinar.
VDI-Webinar: Wie das Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik die Herausforderung der Bereitstellung Ihrer Anwendungen in VDI löste!
Recorded: March 27, 2013
In diesem Webinar erklären die ATB IT-Administratoren, Thomas Ilte und Rene Lissner, wodurch die Desktop Layer Technologie von Unidesk für das Institut zum Erfolgsschlüssel für VMware View wurde.
Recorded: March 27, 2013
In diesem Webinar erklären die ATB IT-Administratoren, Thomas Ilte und Rene Lissner, wodurch die Desktop Layer Technologie von Unidesk für das Institut zum Erfolgsschlüssel für VMware View wurde.
Converged infrastructure and desktop layering simplify VDI for New Zealand government council
Recorded: March 14, 2013
Hear from STDC's Pete Sayers and Stephen Mileham as they discuss how game-changing technologies from Nutanix and Unidesk have enabled them to build a fast, flexible, and easy-to-manage VMware View environment.
Recorded: March 14, 2013
Hear from STDC's Pete Sayers and Stephen Mileham as they discuss how game-changing technologies from Nutanix and Unidesk have enabled them to build a fast, flexible, and easy-to-manage VMware View environment.
How student computer technicians are managing day-to-day VDI at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Recorded: March 7, 2013
Join UW Oshkosh’s Greg Duescher to learn how student help desk staff at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Dept. of Residence Life are provisioning virtual desktops, packaging and updating applications, and handling desktop break/fix.
Recorded: March 7, 2013
Join UW Oshkosh’s Greg Duescher to learn how student help desk staff at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Dept. of Residence Life are provisioning virtual desktops, packaging and updating applications, and handling desktop break/fix.
"Real World" VDI: Port Authority Shares Journey to 540 Persistent Production Desktops
Recorded: January 31st, 2013
John Samuels shares the Port Authority's VDI journey. It wasn't smooth sailing. But with 540 persistent Unidesk desktops accessed by VMware View and hosted on Dell Compellent storage and Dell PowerEdge servers now live, the benefits are real.
Recorded: January 31st, 2013
John Samuels shares the Port Authority's VDI journey. It wasn't smooth sailing. But with 540 persistent Unidesk desktops accessed by VMware View and hosted on Dell Compellent storage and Dell PowerEdge servers now live, the benefits are real.
GeekOn with Ron Session #6: How Converged Infrastructure Impacts the Virtual Data Center
Recorded: January 17th, 2013
Converged infrastructure is revolutionizing server and desktop virtualization designs. So who better to join Ron for his next installment of GeekOn than Systems Architect Tony Holland of converged infrastructure provider Nutanix!
Recorded: January 17th, 2013
Converged infrastructure is revolutionizing server and desktop virtualization designs. So who better to join Ron for his next installment of GeekOn than Systems Architect Tony Holland of converged infrastructure provider Nutanix!
VDI Mission Accomplished: U.S. Federal Agency Improves Client Computing Security and Efficiency
Recorded: December 18, 2012
Michael Chavez, Sr. Technical Lead at Joint Task Force North and Nick Brown of Thin Technologies discuss this U.S. Dept. of Defense agency's VDI implementation based on Unidesk and VMware software, HP servers, NetApp storage, and ClearCube and Dell Wyse clients.
Recorded: December 18, 2012
Michael Chavez, Sr. Technical Lead at Joint Task Force North and Nick Brown of Thin Technologies discuss this U.S. Dept. of Defense agency's VDI implementation based on Unidesk and VMware software, HP servers, NetApp storage, and ClearCube and Dell Wyse clients.
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA Takes Desktops Virtual: How They're Succeeding
Recorded: November 29, 2012
Learn how Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA is using virtual desktops in their 2+ million square foot manufacturing facility in Lincoln Nebraska.
Recorded: November 29, 2012
Learn how Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA is using virtual desktops in their 2+ million square foot manufacturing facility in Lincoln Nebraska.
GeekOn with Ron Session #5: Storage Deep Dive with Special Guest
Recorded: October 25, 2012
Ron w/ special guest storage expert, Ed Lee, Lead Architect at Tintri, a VM-aware flash-based storage solution, will dive into some of the common questions and topics about the disk subsystem and virtual desktops.
Recorded: October 25, 2012
Ron w/ special guest storage expert, Ed Lee, Lead Architect at Tintri, a VM-aware flash-based storage solution, will dive into some of the common questions and topics about the disk subsystem and virtual desktops.
Virtual Desktops: A County Government's Experience
Recorded: October 23, 2012
After a year of struggles with traditional VDI technology, Hamilton County introduced Unidesk and in the last two months have seen the county double its number of virtual desktops. They're now on track toward their goal of 600.
Recorded: October 23, 2012
After a year of struggles with traditional VDI technology, Hamilton County introduced Unidesk and in the last two months have seen the county double its number of virtual desktops. They're now on track toward their goal of 600.
500 Virtual Desktops in 2 Weeks on Unidesk 2.0: The Latest on Mercer University's VDI Initiative
Recorded: October 17, 2012
Hear how Shane Milam and his team at Mercer University implemented 500 non-persistent virtual desktops in 2 weeks with the new Unidesk 2.0.
Recorded: October 17, 2012
Hear how Shane Milam and his team at Mercer University implemented 500 non-persistent virtual desktops in 2 weeks with the new Unidesk 2.0.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Day in the VDI Life of Vigo County IT Department
Recorded: September 26, 2012
Learn how the slim IT team of two at Vigo County transformed their desktop operations with Unidesk and VMware View. You'll see how they went from 4-5 hours per day of break/fix to 4-5 minutes a day, how they manage only a single Windows image, and how they deliver all applications independent of the OS.
Recorded: September 26, 2012
Learn how the slim IT team of two at Vigo County transformed their desktop operations with Unidesk and VMware View. You'll see how they went from 4-5 hours per day of break/fix to 4-5 minutes a day, how they manage only a single Windows image, and how they deliver all applications independent of the OS.
GeekOn with Ron Session #4: Tuning and Optimizing Your Gold Image
Recorded: September 13, 2012
Join Unidesk Chief Solution Architect Ron Oglesby as he discusses tuning and optimizing your gold image including common recommendations across vendors, the real impact various tweaks have on host and desktop performance, and Ron's tips on tuning your Windows 7 VDI image.
Recorded: September 13, 2012
Join Unidesk Chief Solution Architect Ron Oglesby as he discusses tuning and optimizing your gold image including common recommendations across vendors, the real impact various tweaks have on host and desktop performance, and Ron's tips on tuning your Windows 7 VDI image.
Overcoming VDI's Toughest Challenges: Gateway Technical College shares their VDI Journey
Recorded: August 21, 2012
It's well documented that storage is VDI's biggest headache. But application packaging and delivery is a close second. Join us to hear Eric Doherty, Director of Server and Virtualization Technology at Gateway Technical College, explain how they were able to overcome these difficult challenges and more.
Recorded: August 21, 2012
It's well documented that storage is VDI's biggest headache. But application packaging and delivery is a close second. Join us to hear Eric Doherty, Director of Server and Virtualization Technology at Gateway Technical College, explain how they were able to overcome these difficult challenges and more.
GeekOn with Ron Session #3: Remote Office/Branch Office VDI Design Options
Recorded: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
In the third session of the "GeekOn with Ron" technical VDI series, Ron Oglesby discusses some of the challenges and design considerations that go into properly deploying Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) VDI.
Recorded: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
In the third session of the "GeekOn with Ron" technical VDI series, Ron Oglesby discusses some of the challenges and design considerations that go into properly deploying Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) VDI.
GeekOn with Ron Session #2: Local Storage vs Centralized Storage Models
Recorded: August 1, 2012
In session #2, virtualization expert and industry veteran Ron Oglesby breaks down local storage vs centralized storage including the arguments for and against each model. He also reviews converged platform models (ie Nutanix) for VDI as well as offers some SSD tips and tricks.
Recorded: August 1, 2012
In session #2, virtualization expert and industry veteran Ron Oglesby breaks down local storage vs centralized storage including the arguments for and against each model. He also reviews converged platform models (ie Nutanix) for VDI as well as offers some SSD tips and tricks.
GeekOn with Ron Session #1: Server Design in your VDI environment
Recorded: July 17, 2012
In session #1, Ron Oglesby breaks down how to select and configure servers including server CPU selection, desktop-to-core guesstimation, memory, local storage options and overall best practices for VDI implementation.
Recorded: July 17, 2012
In session #1, Ron Oglesby breaks down how to select and configure servers including server CPU selection, desktop-to-core guesstimation, memory, local storage options and overall best practices for VDI implementation.
Slash VDI Costs Without Slashing Functionality
Recorded: July 12, 2012
Join Unidesk Chief Solution Architect Ron Oglesby and VCDX, VMware vExpert Jason Langone for a technical session to learn how to slash VDI costs without sacrificing functionality.
Recorded: July 12, 2012
Join Unidesk Chief Solution Architect Ron Oglesby and VCDX, VMware vExpert Jason Langone for a technical session to learn how to slash VDI costs without sacrificing functionality.
Storage: VDI's biggest headache - William Woods University shares how to ease the pain
Recorded: June 14, 2012
After running the first phase of the university's VDI project in production for a year and completing a lengthy storage selection process for its expansion, Steven Goodson, Network Administrator at William Woods University is ready to discuss his storage evaluation process and what he learned.
Recorded: June 14, 2012
After running the first phase of the university's VDI project in production for a year and completing a lengthy storage selection process for its expansion, Steven Goodson, Network Administrator at William Woods University is ready to discuss his storage evaluation process and what he learned.
The Truth About VDI - Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance reveals all on cost, complexity and value
Recorded: May 30, 2012
Watch Dru Lesnick of Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance of Iowa speak the truth about VDI, debunk common myths, and share helpful tips and tricks he learned throughout his journey.
Recorded: May 30, 2012
Watch Dru Lesnick of Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance of Iowa speak the truth about VDI, debunk common myths, and share helpful tips and tricks he learned throughout his journey.
Happy Doctors, Happy IT: Cardiovascular Assoc. Shares VDI Implementation Insights
Recorded: March 29th, 2012
Hear Wayne Huling, IT Director at CVAL, discuss his team’s desktop virtualization strategy, key business drivers, technology selections, and deployment progress across the multi-site organization.
Recorded: March 29th, 2012
Hear Wayne Huling, IT Director at CVAL, discuss his team’s desktop virtualization strategy, key business drivers, technology selections, and deployment progress across the multi-site organization.
Better Economics and A Borderless Classroom: Mercer University Designs VDI to Achieve Both 
Recorded: March 13, 2012
Hear Mercer University discuss their desktop virtualization strategy that will enable them to achieve better economics and a borderless classroom.
Recorded: March 13, 2012
Hear Mercer University discuss their desktop virtualization strategy that will enable them to achieve better economics and a borderless classroom.
Remote Office/Branch Office VDI: How One Local Government Agency Did It
Recorded: February 9, 2012
With more than 28 branch/remote office locations and over 1,500 users, it's no surprise that managing desktops was difficult for the Board's small IT staff. They turned to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to simplify administration, enhance service delivery, and reduce costs. Learn how they did it.
Recorded: February 9, 2012
With more than 28 branch/remote office locations and over 1,500 users, it's no surprise that managing desktops was difficult for the Board's small IT staff. They turned to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to simplify administration, enhance service delivery, and reduce costs. Learn how they did it.
VDI: Been there, Tried that - Local Government Agency Shares What Works and What Doesn't
Recorded: December 8, 2011
As an early implementer of VDI, Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) began using desktop and application virtualization technologies three years ago. So, what's their journey been like? Hear from their experiences including lessons learned and best practices.
Recorded: December 8, 2011
As an early implementer of VDI, Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) began using desktop and application virtualization technologies three years ago. So, what's their journey been like? Hear from their experiences including lessons learned and best practices.
Future-Proof Your Desktops - How City of Kent is Implementing VDI for 800 Workers
Recorded: November 16, 2011
Flexibility. Simplicity. Not typically words associated with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). So how is the City of Kent, WA building an agile, future-proof VDI to support its 800-person workforce?
Recorded: November 16, 2011
Flexibility. Simplicity. Not typically words associated with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). So how is the City of Kent, WA building an agile, future-proof VDI to support its 800-person workforce?
VDI in Higher Education Series: William Woods University
Recorded: October 27, 2011
In the third of our 3-part VDI in Higher Education Series, hear from Steven Goodson of William Woods University as he discuss how William Woods was able to implement virtual desktops for their lab environment in just four weeks!
Recorded: October 27, 2011
In the third of our 3-part VDI in Higher Education Series, hear from Steven Goodson of William Woods University as he discuss how William Woods was able to implement virtual desktops for their lab environment in just four weeks!
VDI in Higher Education Series: Southwestern Michigan College
Recorded: October 13, 2011
In the second of our 3-part VDI in Higher Education Series, hear from Don Magee of Southwestern Michigan College as he discusses deploying virtual desktops to students, faculty, and staff on local storage using VMware View and Unidesk virtual desktop management software.
Recorded: October 13, 2011
In the second of our 3-part VDI in Higher Education Series, hear from Don Magee of Southwestern Michigan College as he discusses deploying virtual desktops to students, faculty, and staff on local storage using VMware View and Unidesk virtual desktop management software.
VDI in Higher Education Series: University of Connecticut
Recorded: September 29, 2011
In the first of our 3-part VDI in Higher Education Series, learn how desktop virtualization technologies from Dell, VMware and Unidesk are powering the UConn vPC - a collaborative IT project between the School of Business, School of Engineering, and the University Libraries.
Recorded: September 29, 2011
In the first of our 3-part VDI in Higher Education Series, learn how desktop virtualization technologies from Dell, VMware and Unidesk are powering the UConn vPC - a collaborative IT project between the School of Business, School of Engineering, and the University Libraries.
Ohio DODD Desktops Go Virtual - State Agency Shares VDI Deployment Lessons Learned
Recorded: August 11, 2011
Earlier this year, State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities IT Manager Kipp Bertke discussed his agency’s strategy and plan for virtualizing 1,500 desktops across all use cases to create a more modern, streamlined desktop infrastructure. Where is the deployment now, and how is it going?
Recorded: August 11, 2011
Earlier this year, State of Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities IT Manager Kipp Bertke discussed his agency’s strategy and plan for virtualizing 1,500 desktops across all use cases to create a more modern, streamlined desktop infrastructure. Where is the deployment now, and how is it going?
A Game-Changer - Learn how to easily and securely deploy virtual desktops
Recorded: July 20, 2011
Learn how to easily and securely deploy virtual desktops with the combination of VMware View, Unidesk, and Trend Micro.
Recorded: July 20, 2011
Learn how to easily and securely deploy virtual desktops with the combination of VMware View, Unidesk, and Trend Micro.
Server Virtualization - Smashing Success! Desktop Virtualization - Not So Much. Why?
Recorded: June 7, 2011
Hear VMware vExpert and Citrix CTP Ron Oglesby explain why acceptance patterns and reasons for adopting server virtualization don't apply to desktops, why VDI will still be big, and what you can do to ensure the success of your VDI project whether you're using VMware View or Citrix XenDesktop.
Recorded: June 7, 2011
Hear VMware vExpert and Citrix CTP Ron Oglesby explain why acceptance patterns and reasons for adopting server virtualization don't apply to desktops, why VDI will still be big, and what you can do to ensure the success of your VDI project whether you're using VMware View or Citrix XenDesktop.
Virtual Desktops Everyone Loves: The Menlo College VDI Success Story
Recorded: May 11, 2011
Menlo College's CIO explains how to provide students with 24X7 access to virtual labs and give faculty and staff fully customizable virtual desktops, all for roughly the same cost as new PCs.
Recorded: May 11, 2011
Menlo College's CIO explains how to provide students with 24X7 access to virtual labs and give faculty and staff fully customizable virtual desktops, all for roughly the same cost as new PCs.
Make It Personal: How State of Wisconsin DCF is Virtualizing Desktops for All Use Cases
Recorded: April 14, 2011
Wisconsin DCF's CIO and her team discuss how their 1,200 user VDI deployment is enhancing worker mobility and security and reducing OpEx.
Recorded: April 14, 2011
Wisconsin DCF's CIO and her team discuss how their 1,200 user VDI deployment is enhancing worker mobility and security and reducing OpEx.
98% Virtualized: State of Ohio DODD's Approach to VDI Success
Recorded: March 22, 2011
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities' VDI lead explains how the agency is implementing VDI for 1,500 users across all use cases to create a more modern, streamlined desktop infrastructure.
Recorded: March 22, 2011
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities' VDI lead explains how the agency is implementing VDI for 1,500 users across all use cases to create a more modern, streamlined desktop infrastructure.
Get the Most Out of VMware View and ThinApp
Recorded: January 27, 2011
Struggling to package the last 20% of your applications with ThinApp? Frustrated you can't offer a more personal VMware View user experience? Then watch this webinar with VMware vExpert Ron Oglesby.
Recorded: January 27, 2011
Struggling to package the last 20% of your applications with ThinApp? Frustrated you can't offer a more personal VMware View user experience? Then watch this webinar with VMware vExpert Ron Oglesby.
Jeff Cunningham of the University of Maryland Talks VDI
Recorded: December 16, 2010
Listen to Jeff Cunningham of the University of Maryland discuss his virtual desktop implementation and experience with Unidesk.
Recorded: December 16, 2010
Listen to Jeff Cunningham of the University of Maryland discuss his virtual desktop implementation and experience with Unidesk.
The 451 Group & Unidesk Webinar
Recorded: November 10, 2010
Rachel Chalmers, Research Director at The 451 Group, and Chris Midgley, Founder and CTO of Unidesk, examine the evolving desktop virtualization landscape.
Recorded: November 10, 2010
Rachel Chalmers, Research Director at The 451 Group, and Chris Midgley, Founder and CTO of Unidesk, examine the evolving desktop virtualization landscape.
Pano Logic & Unidesk Webinar
Recorded: October 19, 2010
View slides and read Q&A from Pano Logic & Unidesk webinar.
Recorded: October 19, 2010
View slides and read Q&A from Pano Logic & Unidesk webinar.
