Desktop and Application Virtualization: What it is, what it's not, why IT managers should care

Virtualization technologies have the potential to help IT professionals bring new order to the long-standing chaos of enterprise desktop management. But what does desktop virtualization really mean? More importantly, how can your IT organization leverage it to deal with the unrelenting daily demands of provisioning, administering, securing and supporting hundreds and thousands of corporate desktops? This seminar parses the current state of desktop virtualization, application virtualization and streaming, and the evolution of thin client computing, and offers road maps for IT managers developing strategies for the future.

Reserve your free seat today. Register online using our quick online registration form, or call Annabelle Bozin at 781-429-4155.

Attend this seminar to learn:

Your morning starts out with breakfast and the day's agenda includes time for Q&A, networking opportunities and tons of valuable information. And benefit from these key sessions:

Session 1: Desktop Virtualization Overview: What You Should Know

In this opening session, virtualization expert Brian Madden will set up the day by discussing why we’re even here talking about desktop virtualization now and how it’s relevant today. He’ll give an overview of what it is, and isn’t, and how desktop virtualization is different than server virtualization. This presentation will begin a deeper dive into specific technologies you should know about. Specific topics that will be discussed include server-based computing, client hypervisors and disk image management. Brian will also talk about:

• Application virtualization
• User personality management
• Thin clients
• Employee-owned PCs

Session 2: Overcoming Desktop Virtualization Challenges in Your Environment

The second half of Brian’s desktop virtualization conversation will focus on the important steps to take today to get ready for desktop virtualization. Brian will lay out a timeline of when he thinks the five “core” remaining technical challenges will be solved and what that means for your desktop environment. He’ll show you how to focus on the specific applications and use cases within your environment to help you achieve your own desktop virtualization goals. Brian will finish the day with a conversation about the ONE big challenge that you must address before you can consider your desktop virtualization project complete.

Don't miss out! Attendance is free but limited to a select group of qualified IT professionals. Reserve your seat online today or by calling Annabelle Bozin at 781-429-4155.

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Keynote Speaker

Brian Madden, Independent Industry Analyst and Blogger View Bio

2010 Schedule

Tuesday, March 23
Philadelphia, PA
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Tuesday, March 30
San Francisco, CA
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Tuesday, April 13
Boston, MA
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Thursday, April 29
Raleigh, NC
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Tuesday, May 4
New York, NY
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Thursday, September 16
Washington, DC
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Tuesday, October 19
Chicago, IL
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Tuesday, November 16
Irvine, CA
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Agenda

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8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast

9:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions

9:05 AM
Session 1: Desktop Virtualization Overview: What You Should Know

10:05 AM
Solution Presentations

10:35 AM
Peer Networking/ Refreshment Break

11:15 AM
Session 2: Overcoming Desktop Virtualization Challenges in Your Environment