### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software Articles [![How to Turn VDI Into a Remote Worker's Dream](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/VDI.png "How to Turn VDI Into a Remote Worker's Dream")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vdi) [ ### How to Turn VDI Into a Remote Worker's Dream ](https://www.g2.com/articles/vdi) Nowadays, it’s rare for an organization to not provide a way for people within it to access their desktops virtually.  [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![What Is Software-defined Storage? Benefits and Best Solutions](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/software-defined%20storage.png "What Is Software-defined Storage? Benefits and Best Solutions")](https://www.g2.com/articles/software-defined-storage) [ ### What Is Software-defined Storage? Benefits and Best Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/articles/software-defined-storage) Enterprise IT teams using hardware-bound IT infrastructure connect data storage operations to specific devices. [ ![Sudipto Paul](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sudipto Paul") SP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sudipto-paul) by Sudipto Paul [![How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/crop-woman-counting-money-at-modern-office-table-4475524.jpg "How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) [ ### How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) Almost any public or private business with an accounting and finance department performs a month, quarter, and year-end close, which is a series of steps to review, record, and reconcile accounting information. For this blog, I’m going to refer to only month-end close for consistency and simplicity. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![How VDI Security Can Offer Your Business Peace of Mind](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/vdi%20security.png "How VDI Security Can Offer Your Business Peace of Mind")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vdi-security) [ ### How VDI Security Can Offer Your Business Peace of Mind ](https://www.g2.com/articles/vdi-security) Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) offers a world of business benefits in the shape of productivity, performance, and functionality. However, there is a common concern among VDI users: security.  [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![VDI Implementation: It Doesn't Have to Be a Headache](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/vdi%20implementation.png "VDI Implementation: It Doesn't Have to Be a Headache")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vdi-implementation) [ ### VDI Implementation: It Doesn't Have to Be a Headache ](https://www.g2.com/articles/vdi-implementation) As your company grows, so will its tech stack. New advancements in business lead to the requirement of new technologies, which often involves new software.  [ ![Mary Clare Novak](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mary Clare Novak") MCN ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mary-clare-novak) by Mary Clare Novak [![How COVID-19 Is Impacting Data Professionals](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/young-woman-holding-a-stethoscope-3758765.jpg "How COVID-19 Is Impacting Data Professionals")](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-impact-on-data-professionals) [ ### How COVID-19 Is Impacting Data Professionals ](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-impact-on-data-professionals) Remote work isn't the future. It's a current reality, with nearly 75% of U.S. workers working remotely at least some of the time, according to Owl Labs' State of Remote Work 2019 Report. Data scientists and other data professionals are no exception to the rule and are able to bring their work home with them if and when the need, or desire, arises. However, a switch to remote work isn't as straightforward as simply taking a work laptop home. [ ![Matthew Miller](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Matthew Miller") MM ](https://learn.g2.com/author/matthew-miller) by Matthew Miller [![The G2 on the Cloud: The History of Cloud Adoption](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/blue-sky-clouds-flying-55787.jpg "The G2 on the Cloud: The History of Cloud Adoption")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-history-of-cloud-adoption) [ ### The G2 on the Cloud: The History of Cloud Adoption ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-history-of-cloud-adoption) The concept of cloud computing isn’t new. References to cloud computing have been around since the 1960s, although at the time, “cloud” wasn’t a part of the lexicon. Back then, using remote computing and processing elements was called “network-based.” [ ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch") ZB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch) by Zack Busch Show More ## Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software Glossary Terms [![Hyperconverged Storage](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI851_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bhyperconverged_storage%5D_V1b.png "Hyperconverged Storage")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/hyperconverged-storage-definition) [Hyperconverged Storage](https://www.g2.com/glossary/hyperconverged-storage-definition) Hyperconverged storage is an element of hyperconverged infrastructure. Discover how hyperconvergence works and helps organizations scale. by Alyssa Towns [![Virtual Desktop](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI513_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bvirtual_desktop%5D_V1b.png "Virtual Desktop")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/virtual-desktop-definition) [Virtual Desktop](https://www.g2.com/glossary/virtual-desktop-definition) Virtual desktops give workers access to their desktops from anywhere. Learn how they work and some pros and cons to consider before implementing. by Alyssa Towns ## Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software Discussions 0 Question on: Kasm Workspaces [What is Kasm Workspaces used for?](/discussions/what-is-kasm-workspaces-used-for) What is Kasm Workspaces used for? Kasm Workspaces is a software platform designed to deliver containerized browser, desktop, and application environments for secure and efficient remote access. It provides a robust solution for a variety of use cases, including: 1. Secure Remote Work: • Enables organizations to provide remote access to applications and desktops securely, allowing employees to work from anywhere while maintaining security and compliance. 2. Enterprise Browsers: • Provides secure, containerized browser environments for enterprise use, ensuring that browsing activities are isolated from the host system and other network resources, thus enhancing security and compliance. 3. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Research: • Offers specialized environments for OSINT researchers to conduct investigations securely and anonymously, protecting both the researcher and the organization from potential threats and exposure. 4. Development and Testing: • Provides isolated and disposable environments for developers and testers to work on different projects without interfering with each other’s work or the host system. 5. Cybersecurity Training and Labs: • Offers virtual labs and training environments for cybersecurity training, allowing users to practice in realistic, isolated environments without the risk of damaging real systems. 6. Virtual Desktops: • Delivers virtual desktops that can be accessed from any device, reducing the need for physical hardware and improving manageability and scalability. 7. Application Streaming: • Allows streaming of specific applications to users’ devices, reducing the need for local installation and ensuring that applications are always up to date. 8. Disaster Recovery: • Provides a reliable platform for disaster recovery, enabling quick setup of environments in case of a failure or disaster, ensuring business continuity. By leveraging container technology, Kasm Workspaces ensures that environments are consistent, secure, and easily manageable, making it an ideal solution for organizations looking to provide secure, remote access to applications and desktops. Answered: Jeff Peterson on July 30, 2024 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-kasm-workspaces-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: V2 Cloud [we are stuck in installing Printers ? also what office do you use for this system ?](/discussions/we-are-stuck-in-installing-printers-also-what-office-do-you-use-for-this-system) Hi Faisal. We're using Microsoft 365 (Office 365). For your printing, a member of our customer success team reached out. Answered: Gabriel Bujold on January 25, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/we-are-stuck-in-installing-printers-also-what-office-do-you-use-for-this-system/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Citrix DaaS [Whether Citrix will bring offerings similar to AVD?](/discussions/whether-citrix-will-bring-offerings-similar-to-avd) Solutions over public cloud. Are they even thinking that way? doubt that.... they are currently going through the acquisition and mostly going to take a stand for public cloud with all flagship products in place... After that let's see if they go in this path. 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