Desktop virtualization guru Brian Madden offers his insight on many desktop virtualization myths in this e-guide. In addition, he explores the best storage options for VDI. 

This week’s Computer Weekly kicks off our Buyer's Guide to data security by looking at the changing role of the IT security chief. We also examine why flexible working is proving so slow to roll out and we talk to the UK's air traffic control operator about its ambitious desktop virtualisation project. 

In Joe Shonk's many virtual desktop and application journeys over the last few years, a reoccurring theme has continued to persist: storage. 

In this expert e-guide, learn how you can increase business agility by implementing effective capacity planning and VM management. Plus, access an exclusive FAQ that clarifies how and why you should leverage virtualization storage consolidation and shared storage to reduce costs while supporting advanced virtualization features. 

Many companies have turned to virtualization technologies for their servers and in their data centers to simplify administration and to reduce management chores and operating costs while maintaining reliability and safeguarding against disasters. Companies are now looking to apply the same technology to their desktop computers. 

Desktop Virtualization has been in the enterprise for many years now, but SMBs haven't been as fast to adopt it, even though the technology can be quite beneficial to them. In this video, industry experts Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth will detail the 'secrets' you need to keep in mind when planning a desktop virtualization project. 

It was not your typical “Patch Tuesday” on the day that Microsoft released both the Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 to the public at the same time. This expert white paper discusses how the two service packs complement each other by helping keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level. 

In this e-guide from independent expert Brian Madden, discover some of the drivers of user virtualization and the existing tools and technologies that can help you manage user settings and data. Explore how user virtualization platforms are likely to evolve to address increasing use of the cloud, virtual desktops and multiple operating systems. 

This comprehensive webcast explores what you need to make sure you have the right storage in place for your present and future virtual deployments. Watch now to learn more. 

What does Windows Server 2008 R2 have in store and what benefits are early adopters most excited about? Get answers to these questions and more in this expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com. Gain greater insight into new features and learn how R2 could help save your organization money. 

Desktop virtualization is proven to deliver significant benefits, but deployments can introduce many new challenges. This resource explores how to ease the transition by choosing the right virtual desktop solution for your organization. Discover the top benefits you can enjoy and learn what factors to consider when evaluating platforms. 

Just what do you expect Microsoft has delivered with the latest release of Windows Server - Windows Server 2008 R2 (release 2)? Let's take a look at how different and how similar Windows Server 2008 R2 could be for you. 

Download this paper to learn how to prepare for an OS migration, identify potential application compatibility problems, and what software compatibility options are available to you today.