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. 

To help simplify enterprise desktop management, Dell and VMware have created a flexible, highly scalable desktop virtualization reference architecture based on Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI SAN arrays, and powerful new VMware View 4 technology. 

This white paper will help you better understand the Project Management Life Cycle by introducing the Project Management Network Diagram (PM Network Diagram) from Global Knowledge. This diagram provides a visual illustration of the life cycle and can help you prepare for the PMP exam. 

Gain 5 tips that can help you successfully virtualize desktops regardless of what platform or vendor you decide on. Master the basic steps and considerations common to all desktop virtualization projects. 

A VDI deployment must be carefully designed to ensure it delivers the scalability needed to support large-scale enterprise client computing requirements. Failing to plan properly for a VDI deployment could nullify all of your expected cost and effciciency benefits. Check out this brief white paper to make sure your VDI project is a success. 

This analyst report from Freeform Dynamics gives helpful advice for companies embarking on Desktop Virtualisation projects. 

Find out how you can meet the demands of IT consumerization, VDI and an enterprise-wide Windows 7 migration with the help of a centralized, policy-based platform. Leverage automation to ease your desktop transformations today. 

While desktop virtualization and VDI are certainly becoming trendy, the reality today is that properly designing a system is still complex and a source of worry and confusion for many architects. 

Download this paper and learn 7 Tips and Tricks to make your Windows 7 transition seamless and make the most out of your new operating system. Learn things like shuffling through program windows, managing your windows, project display, multi-monitor window management, aero peeking your desktop, and more. 

IT pros have a general understanding of virtual desktop infrastructures. But when it comes to designing a system, many are not prepared for the decision making that is involved with the process. This webcast highlights industry expert Gabe Knuth as he takes a look at the challenges of designing VDI and more. 

<p>Join this webcast to explore how application virtualization can help your business prepare for the consumerization of IT. Gain insights on its many use cases, how it differs from desktop virtualization, and the substantial benefits it can offer both your IT department and end-users.</p> 

<p>Automatically enroll and find out everything you need to know about the 2012 Hitachi Virtual Information Forum – happening LIVE from your desktop on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET.</p> 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the British Library about the enormous storage challenges of digitising its printed archive; we examine the state of the UK IT jobs market and the skills that are most in demand by employers; and we look at case studies of the best virtualisation projects. Download the new issue now.