Make the Move: Linux Remote Desktops Made Easy
Securely run Linux applications and desktops from the cloud or your data center.
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Assess what you already have
If you have a business continuity plan or a disaster recovery plan in place, that’s a good place to start. This scenario may not fit the definition of disaster that you originally intended, but it can serve to help you test your plan in a more controlled fashion that can benefit both your current situation by giving you a head start, and your overall plan by revealing gaps that would be more problematic in a more urgent or catastrophic environment with less time to prepare and implement.
Does your plan include access to remote desktops in a data center or the cloud? If so, and you already have a service in place ready to transition or expand, you’re well on your way.
Read the guide to learn what it takes for IT teams to set up staff to work effectively from home with virtual desktop deployments. Learn how to get started, if you’re new to VDI or if you already have an existing remote desktop scenario but are looking for alternatives.
The future of compute is in the cloud
Flexible, efficient, and economical, the cloud is no longer a question - it's the answer.
IT professionals that once considered if or when to migrate to the cloud are now talking about how. Earlier this year, we reached out to thousands of IT professionals to learn more about how.
Private Cloud, On-Prem, Public Cloud, Hybrid, Multicloud - each of these deployment models offers unique advantages and challenges. We asked IT decision-makers how they are currently leveraging the cloud and how they plan to grow.
Survey respondents overwhelmingly believed in the importance of a hybrid or multicloud strategy, regardless of whether they had actually implemented one themselves.
The top reasons for moving workloads between clouds
DataCore vFilO is a top-tier file virtualization solution. Not only can it serve as a global file system, IT can also add new NAS systems or file servers to the environment without having to remap users of the new hardware. vFilO supports live migration of data between the storage systems it has assimilated and leverages the capabilities of the global file system and the software’s policy-driven data management to move older data to less expensive storage automatically; either high capacity NAS or an object storage system. vFilO also transparently moves data from NFS/SMB to object storage. If the user needs access to this data in the future, they access it like they always have. To them, the data has not moved.
The ROI of File virtualization is powerful, but it has struggled to gain adoption in the data center. File Virtualization needs to be explained, and explaining it takes time. vFilO more than meets the requirements to qualify as a top tier file virtualization solution. DataCore has the advantage of over 10,000 customers that are much more likely to be receptive to the concept since they have already embraced block storage virtualization with SANSymphony. Building on its customer base as a beachhead, DataCore can then expand File Virtualization’s reach to new customers, who, because of the changing state of unstructured data, may finally be receptive to the concept. At the same time, these new file virtualization customers may be amenable to virtualizing block storage, and it may open up new doors for SANSymphony.
Metallic is a new SaaS backup and recovery solution based on Commvault's data protection software suite, proven in the marketplace for more than 20 years. It is designed specifically for the needs of medium-scale enterprises but is architected to grow with them based on data growth, user growth, or other requirements. Metallic initially offers either monthly or annual subscriptions through reseller partners; it will be available through cloud service providers and managed service providers over time. The initial workload use cases for Metallic include virtual machine (VM), SQL Server, file server, MS Office 365, and endpoint device recovery support; the company expects to add more use cases and supported workloads as the solution evolves.
Metallic is designed to offer flexibility as one of the service's hallmarks. Aspects of this include:
With times changing continuously in the tech world, more and more workloads are moving to the cloud and a VPN solution is becoming outdated - services are no longer just located in your office or data center, but a hybrid combination of on-premises and public cloud services. Leveraging cloud-based solutions means that your company can centrally control access to applications while reinforcing security.
As an affordable all-in-one VDI solution, Parallels RAS allows users to securely access virtual workspaces from anywhere, on any device, anytime. Parallels RAS centralizes management of the IT infrastructure, streamlines multi-cloud deployments, enhances data security, and improves process automation.
Choosing the right cloud service for your organization, or for your target customer if you are a managed service provider, can be time consuming and effort intensive. For this paper, we will focus on existing applications (vs. new application services) that require high levels of performance and security, but that also enable customers to meet specific cost expectations.
Topics covered include:
INTRODUCTION
Humans tend to think optimistically. We plan for the best outcomes because we strive to make them happen. As a result, many organizations implicitly design their computing and data storage systems around the idea that they will operate as expected. They employ front-line fault-tolerance technologies such as RAID and multiple network adapters that will carry the systems through common, simple failures. However, few design plans include comprehensive coverage of catastrophic failures. Without a carefully crafted approach to backup, and a strategic plan to work through and recover from disasters, an organization runs substantial risks. They could experience data destruction or losses that cost them excessive amounts of time and money. Business principals and managers might even find themselves facing personal liability consequences for failing to take proper preparatory steps. At the worst, an emergency could permanently end the enterprise. This book seeks to guide you through all stages of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a substantial data loss event. In this first part, you will learn how to assess your situation and plan out a strategy that uniquely fits your needs.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK
This book was written for anyone with an interest in protecting organizational data, from system administrators to business owners. It explains the terms and technologies that it covers in simple, approachable language. As much as possible, it focuses on the business needs first. However, a reader with little experience in server and storage technologies may struggle with applying the content. To put it into action, use this material in conjunction with trained technical staff.
Many enterprise organizations are facing new demands to increase agility and velocity while simultaneously optimizing costs. As hybrid cloud IT infrastructures become more commonplace, the need for multi-vendor, all-in-one management solutions has emerged as a critical requirement for success.
IT leaders today face a growing set of challenges related to managing an evolving IT infrastructure. Often technology changes are outpacing existing processes and resulting in delays, wasted resources, and rogue end-user activity.Common Challenges:• Unable to keep up with service request demand• Build-up of zombie VMs and IT sprawl• Risks and overhead with end-users creating shadow IT
Read our guide on the top ten signs that could indicate you’re ready to invest in a Cloud Management Platform and leverage tools and strategies for effective cloud management.
This collection of customer success stories shows how organizations have leveraged Commander solutions to combat today's ever-evolving IT infrastructure challenges and highlights the benefits these solutions have helped them achieve.
With 14 different Success Stories across six industries, each one outlines:
• The challenges the customer faced• How the challenge was solved using Commander• The results realized after implementation
Download this eBook now to learn the details of these customer success stories, and how Snow can help you achieve similar results.
Cloud has become one of the most disruptive and strategically important innovations in the IT world. This guide advises on the optimal approaches that can be adopted by Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) professionals for managing the introduction of cloud as a new asset class.
• This guide provides proactive ITAM/SAM leaders with insights on:• Cloud management challenges facing SAM and ITAM leaders• Top issues preventing complete visibility of cloud assets• Three approaches to cloud management• Steps that can be taken for SAM and ITAM professionals to optimize cloud spend and improve operational agility
In this essential guide, we explore how IT leaders can effectively manage their public cloud environment by implementing a cloud management platform to increase visibility, improve standardization and reduce costs.
• Gain insights on how to:• Gaining visibility of public cloud usage and costs• Standardizing your IT environment• Take control and reduce public cloud costs
The guide concludes with a simple cost saving checklist, outlining optimization that can be achieved by using a cloud management platform.