A few years ago, I wrote a comparison of Citrix Cloud vs Azure Virtual Desktop, where I concluded Citrix pretty much ran away with it from a feature comparison standpoint. However, we are in very interesting times, so an update … Read More
The Evergreen Platform Bake-Off – Automated Testing for Windows.
An Evergreen platform can help you avoid running into compatibility issues that stop your Windows rollout in its tracks by automating testing. In this review I look at three platforms from AppAvail, Application Readiness, and Apptimized. Application compatibility. For anyone … Read More
Windows Virtual Desktop – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
Microsoft’s Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) is now Generally Available! This is a pretty momentous day as it has been a long journey to get here. While now well known as WVD, just a couple of years ago the discussion was … Read More
Windows 10 migration plan – application readiness.
Windows 7 is now End of Life. We strongly encourage that you pay for extended support while completing your migration. Welcome to the second part in this short series of articles in which I describe my approach to upgrading to … Read More
Windows 10 migration plan [updated].
Windows 7 is now End of Life. We strongly encourage that you pay for extended support while completing your migration. Windows 10 could be the last dedicated new Windows desktop Operating System released, so in this two part article, I … Read More
Is Windows 10 multi-user a step in the right direction?
For a virtualization fan, one of the most interesting recent developments is the Windows 10 multi-user support which has arrived in the latest preview. For decades we’ve become accustomed to running applications and sometimes shared desktops for multiple users … Read More
App-V Decision Matrix – March 2018
App-V and Packaging expert, Rory Monaghan has updated his popular App-V Decision Matrix and extended the scope to include other deployment technologies. The original diagram is available on his website, but we offered to take his raw App-V flowchart … Read More
Windows 10 S – Putting Your Desktops on Lockdown.
In previous blog posts, I touched on application delivery options when migrating to Windows 10. In this post, I’ll delve into hosted applications, application virtualization, and Windows 10 S. You can also get your hands on a video I … Read More
99.9% virtualization with Numecent Cloudpaging and App-V.
You already know that real application virtualization benefits come about not when you’ve virtualized a few applications, but when you’ve converted your whole estate. While it can be hard work to achieve, if anyone’s told you it’s not possible, they’re wrong. … Read More
Guide to creating one Golden Image for Windows 10.
Through years of trial and error, I’ve cemented some of my personal best practices for desktop imaging that I’d like to share with all of you in this article. Although the technologies are very different, my practice for creating a … Read More
WannaCry? You’ve got the poison, now get the remedy.
The WannaCry ransomware cyber attack has highlighted the importance of ensuring you are always up to date with the latest software updates available to you. In this article, Algiz CTO, Rory Monaghan explains what critical action you should take now … Read More
Windows 10 Application Compatibility Strategy
This article summarises the issues related to application compatibility in Windows 10 as discussed by Chris Jackson, Microsoft’s Worldwide Lead for Application Compatibility, in his extensive article ‘Windows 10 App Compat Strategy.’ Upgrading to Windows 10. With the arrival of … Read More
Win 10 migration: Tools and tips to get off to a flying start.
I think the best way to begin is with a basic question: why is now the right time to start your Win 10 migration? In this article, I’ll explain why it is, and also give you my recommendations on software tools to … Read More