Mert's Desktop
This blog is about enterprise computing
Setup Enterprise Learning Framework
The Enterprise Learning Framework (ELF) is a tool that helps corporations develop a training and...
Author: mertb Date: 04/02/2009
Application Knowledge Sheet
Collecting application data is crucial for any desktop deployment project. Beside the software...
Author: mertb Date: 04/01/2009
VDI Sizing
We did some preliminary VDI capacity testing to identify the maximum VMs per server during the...
Author: mertb Date: 03/31/2009
Microsoft VDI in Windows Server 2008 R2
Decent presentation on the Windows Server 2008 R2 VDI extensions and architecture. check out the...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
Strong Need for VM Lifecycle Management and Change Control
The low cost of deploying a new VM can actually drive up overall TCO in the long-term. Since the...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
Details about Calista Technologies
Future versions of Microsoft'a RDP protocol will enhance the end-user's VDI experience thanks to the...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
Deploying RemoteApp and Desktop Connection Step-by-Step Guide
In Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta, RemoteApp and Desktop Connection is a feature of Remote Desktop...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
What's New in Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta
This document describes changes in Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
Free Virtualization Solutions E-Book
This free e-book reviews how to plan, implement and manage virtual infrastructure solutions.The...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
Global Manufacturer boosts agility with server to desktop virtualization.
Great virtualization case study. Also important is the expectation that desktop vistualization will...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat - Mar 31 2009 11:00AM EST
On Tuesday, March 31, Microsoft's Edwin Yuen will be hosting a live web chat 11am-3pm EST around the...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
XP Performance Optimizations for VDI solutions
Paul Wilson has a usefull article on Windows XP Performance Optimizations in VDI scenarios. This one...
Author: mertb Date: 03/30/2009
Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta VDI Solution
VDI is attracting our enterprise customers for certain user scenarios. Most common user scenario is...
Author: mertb Date: 03/27/2009
Desktop Virtualization Strategy - Part III
Match Technologies to User Needs The following table provides guidance in deciding which desktop...
Author: mertb Date: 03/26/2009
Desktop Virtualization Strategy - Part II
Define User Needs The second step in defining a desktop virtualization strategy is to identify user...
Author: mertb Date: 03/26/2009
Desktop Virtualization Strategy - Part I
There are many desktop virtualization options and possible combinations and therefore the...
Author: mertb Date: 03/26/2009
Reacting to Laptop Theft
Laptop theft is a significant threat to users of laptop computers. Organizations can loose hardware,...
Author: mertb Date: 03/25/2009
Green PC Programs
There are some nice sustainable computing programs which can help companies and individuals to...
Author: mertb Date: 03/20/2009
Collecting Essential Application Inventory
When talking about application inventory, most people think about automated software inventory tools...
Author: mertb Date: 03/16/2009
Risk Assessment Template
Risk assesment is an important part of my job. My customers always pay attention on what risks i...
Author: mertb Date: 03/15/2009
Desktop Assessments
The first step for desktop envisioning is to assess the current environment. Unless you know where...
Author: mertb Date: 03/15/2009
Dynamic Desktops to support High Performance Workplaces
What is a high-performance workplace and how do we define it. Here is the Gartner definition; “A...
Author: mertb Date: 03/15/2009
Unattended Setup for Microsoft Application Virtualization Client
Application Virtulization will change the way applications will be deployed, managed and controlled....
Author: mertb Date: 03/14/2009
Desktop Energy Savings with Windows Vista
One of the challenges we face when engaging large organizations is to show the value of the proposed...
Author: mertb Date: 03/13/2009
Rapid Corporate E-Learning using Social Media
One of the challenges our custumers have is the employee learning efficiency and slow adoption of...
Author: mertb Date: 03/11/2009
Sustainable desktop
We are striving to make the desktop computing more sustainable and reduce the carbon footprint. Here...
Author: mertb Date: 03/10/2009
My visits to South Africa
Johannesburg is one of my frequent travel destionations because i have some customers over there...
Author: mertb Date: 03/09/2009
Typical risks for virtual desktop solutions
Hi, as part of my engagements i always try to assess the risks of my proposed solutions or...
Author: mertb Date: 03/09/2009
Typical desktop challenges for a manufacturing company
Last week i engaged with a leading manufacturing company and discussed with them on how desktop...
Author: mertb Date: 03/09/2009
Setup.exe Command Options
Several ISVs use installer technology that produces Setup.exe executable installers. These...
Author: mertb Date: 09/09/2008
Windows Installer Options
Most applications that Microsoft distributes use Windows Installer technology. Several Independent...
Author: mertb Date: 09/09/2008
Virtual Approach to Traditional Software Deployment and Maintenance Issues
Most organizations are still struggling with maintaining their non-packaged and legacy software...
Author: mertb Date: 09/09/2008
Welcome to Microsoft Setup Blog
Welcome to my blog. My name is Mert and i work as an Technology Architect for Microsoft MEA. In this...
Author: mertb Date: 09/09/2008