Inside Out Series

Virtualizing Desktops and Apps with Windows Server 2012 R2 Inside Out

by Byron Wright and Brian Svidergol

Published 23 April 2015

Conquer Windows Server 2012 R2 virtualization--from the inside out!

Dive into Windows Server 2012 R2 virtualization--and really put your systems expertise to work. Focusing on both virtual desktop infrastructure and virtualized applications, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds. Discover how the experts tackle Windows virtualization--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery.

Use virtualization to prevent business disruption, help improve security, simplify upgrades, and support mobile users
Plan and deploy User State Virtualization for a consistent experience across locations and devices
Define users, applications, and scenarios for any virtualization project
Compare and deploy both session-based and virtual machine-based (VM-based) desktops
Configure Client Hyper-V and work with VMs in a Client Hyper-V environment
Install, design, configure, and administer Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) infrastructure and clients
Sequence applications for efficient and reliable deployment
Help secure remote access to virtual desktops with Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway)
Plan and implement pooled and personal desktops
Monitor virtualized apps and desktops for health and performance