Virtual Desktop Tools

Virtual desktop tools can save you time when it comes to installing software or updates. These tools enable you to rapidly deploy software to all of your users within minutes. Another advantage to using virtual desktop tools is that you can manage multiple operating systems and applications. Virtual desktop tools also enable you to collaborate with your peers.

XenDesktop

XenDesktop, a virtual desktop infrastructure and desktop virtualization application, is ideal for task, mobile and knowledge workers. One of the tools that comes with XenDesktop is FlexCast. FlexCast can rapidly deliver individual software programs or entire desktops throughout your business. Another tool that comes with XenDesktop is HDX technology. HDX uses 3-D graphics technology. It also provides webcam and VoIP support. Here, you will be able to collaborate with your colleagues in real-time. XenDesktop is a cross-platform virtual desktop application. This means it supports PCs, Macintosh systems and smartphones. XenDesktop comes with HDX RealTime. As a result, you can connect audio hardware devices, such as dictation systems and microphones, to your virtual desktop systems.

VMware View is ideal for data centers. It enables you to manage different applications and operating systems. VMware View has a feature called View Manager. This allows you to use a template to customize groups of virtual desktops. You can determine how many virtual desktops can be in the group. Another feature that comes with VMware View is View Composer. View Composer lets you use a master image to rapidly create desktop images. This comes in handy when you need to install updates or patches. By putting the update in the master image, you can deliver updates to the virtual desktops within minutes. VMware supports Windows 7.

Virtual Desktop Manager allows you to create multiple virtual desktops. You can use the setting wizard to help you set up the application. Virtual Desktop Manager includes a mini popup window, which it says displays a "graphical representation of what is in each desktop." The mini popup window allows you to change from one desktop to another. According to Virtual Desktop Manager, "you can organize your windows and put related windows into one virtual desktop." For example, you can play Solitaire in desktop 2, write a document in desktop 1 and conduct research on the Internet in desktop 3. This tool comes with an online help section to give you more information about the program.