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  • MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2 - Posted by Michel Roth on November 5th, 2009
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    Just as a quick heads-up, for those of you that were not aware yet, recently we released MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2. Be aware that this is an update specifically for the Web Access component of Quest vWorkspace 6.2, not for other components of Quest vWorkspace. Next to the necessary [...]

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  • Have you tried the Release Candidate of the (new) Quest vWorkspace Mac Client? - Posted by Michel Roth on October 26th, 2009
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    Recently we updated the Quest vWorkspace Mac Client to RC3. This new version adds some new functionality and fixes some bugs. This gives the Quest vWorkspace Mac Client a pretty impressive feature list. This Mac native client for vWorkspace now has the following features (amongst others):
    • Creating and editing connections; saving them to and loading [...]

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  • Quest and NetApp Integration - Posted by Matthew Evans on October 20th, 2009
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    This document covers the integration of NetApp Storage Systems with Quest vWorkspace in a VMware environment.
    You are required to be running Quest vWorkspace 6.2 or later, available from http://www.vworkspace.com, and NetApp Data ONTAP 7.3.1 or later, available from http://now.netapp.com
    NetApp have previously written a technical whitepaper that covers Virtual Desktop deployments on NetApp Storage Systems within [...]

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  • Quest and NetApp Integration - Posted by Matthew Evans on October 20th, 2009
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    This document covers the integration of NetApp Storage Systems with Quest vWorkspace in a VMware environment.
    You are required to be running Quest vWorkspace 6.2 or later, available from http://www.vworkspace.com, and NetApp Data ONTAP 7.3.1 or later, available from http://now.netapp.com
    NetApp have previously written a technical whitepaper that covers Virtual Desktop deployments on NetApp Storage Systems within [...]

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  • Customizing the Look and Feel of Quest vWorkspace Web Access - Posted by Michel Roth on August 10th, 2009
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    vWorkspace Web Access is one of the most popular ways for our customers to provide access to their applications in a seamless, simple way. Out of the box, vWorkspace Web Access has quite a couple of options to allow customers to customize the vWorkspace Web Access pages to fit their personal needs. Still, some customers want to [...]

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  • QShell - Posted by Paul Fisher on June 19th, 2009
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    QShell is an application to improve the log in experience for vWorkspace users on thin clients and end of life hardware where you want to provide a PC’s like log in experience to a virtual desktop.  It can provide a single sign on experience removing the client devices original desktop, start menu, task bar and desktop [...]

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‘Events’ recent posts

  • Quest at the VMware Virtualization Forums 2008 - Posted by Michel Roth on September 29th, 2008
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    Missed Quest at VMworld this year? Not to worry, VMware is hosting a series of events in EMEA called the VMware Virtualization Forums 2008 that Quest will be attending. Come see us at one of the following venues/dates:
    October 2008

    Sweden - Stockholm  02.10.08
    France - Paris  08.10.08
    Netherlands - Rotterdam  15.10.08
    Australia  - Sydney  15.10.08 ( not EMEA obviously [...]

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  • Quest Software to exhibit at Virtualization Congress 2008 - Posted by Matthew Evans on August 19th, 2008
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    Quest Software, Provision Networks Division, are a Platinum sponsor at the forthcoming Virtualization Congress in London, England. Quest Software will be showcasing Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite, which will include the demonstration of new and exciting product features.
    We are proud to be offering a 25% discount code to our customers and business partners attending the conference, this equates [...]

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  • Briforum 2008 - Event Summary - Posted by Patrick Rouse on June 19th, 2008
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    This week Rick, Jeff and I attended Briforum in Chicago.  The event was at the Navy Pier, which was a fantastic location, right on the water.  In addition to that, the expo floor was in a single room of a brownstone building, which made it very easy to see what was going on at the [...]

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‘General’ recent posts

  • MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2 - Posted by Michel Roth on November 5th, 2009
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    Just as a quick heads-up, for those of you that were not aware yet, recently we released MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2. Be aware that this is an update specifically for the Web Access component of Quest vWorkspace 6.2, not for other components of Quest vWorkspace. Next to the necessary [...]

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  • Quest vWorkspace 6.2 released - Posted by Michel Roth on August 4th, 2009
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    As a part of our ongoing effort to provide customers with leading applicaton and desktop delivery technology at a pace that gives customers great value for money, after a little more than 3 months after our release 6.1 of Quest vWorkspace, we are happy to announce the next version of Quest vWorkspace: version 6.2!
    Quest vWorkspace 6.2 brings [...]

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  • Task Automation - Modifying a remote registry - Posted by Matthew Evans on July 20th, 2009
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    I recently used the ‘task automation’ feature of vWorkspace to assist with a customer solution. This came in very useful and allowed us to remotely modify the virtual desktops registry; I thought it would be beneficial to share this.
    It is possible to schedule a task for a group of desktops or an individual desktop. To [...]

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  • MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2 - Posted by Michel Roth on November 5th, 2009
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    Just as a quick heads-up, for those of you that were not aware yet, recently we released MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2. Be aware that this is an update specifically for the Web Access component of Quest vWorkspace 6.2, not for other components of Quest vWorkspace. Next to the necessary [...]

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  • Have you tried the Release Candidate of the (new) Quest vWorkspace Mac Client? - Posted by Michel Roth on October 26th, 2009
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    Recently we updated the Quest vWorkspace Mac Client to RC3. This new version adds some new functionality and fixes some bugs. This gives the Quest vWorkspace Mac Client a pretty impressive feature list. This Mac native client for vWorkspace now has the following features (amongst others):
    • Creating and editing connections; saving them to and loading [...]

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  • Quest vWorkspace 6.2 released - Posted by Michel Roth on August 4th, 2009
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    As a part of our ongoing effort to provide customers with leading applicaton and desktop delivery technology at a pace that gives customers great value for money, after a little more than 3 months after our release 6.1 of Quest vWorkspace, we are happy to announce the next version of Quest vWorkspace: version 6.2!
    Quest vWorkspace 6.2 brings [...]

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‘Thin Clients’ recent posts

  • Igel Technology announce inclusion of vWorkspace 6.x Linux client - Posted by Matthew Evans on October 2nd, 2009
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    Thin Client vendor Igel Technology have added the Quest vWorkspace 6.2 linux client to their latest firmware release, the exact build is 4.01.500. The firmware will run on any hardware that supports the Universal Desktop image. Igel Technology also manufacture a range of terminals that ship with Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard, the vWorkspace Windows client is [...]

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  • 10ZiG Technology announce the V series… - Posted by Matthew Evans on September 18th, 2009
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    Thin Client vendor 10ZiG have launched their V series, offering a variety of clients optimized for a VDI environment. The V series includes both Linux and XPe terminals, both of which include the Quest vWorkspace 6.x client.
    Please refer to the ‘Quest vWorkspace Linux Client Guide’ that is located in the downloads section of www.vworkspace.com for full [...]

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  • Thinspace include QRdesktop 6.2 client - Posted by Matthew Evans on August 21st, 2009
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    Thin Client vendor Thinspace have added the Quest vWorkspace 6.2 linux client to their latest firmware release, the exact build is 1041. This is available on the following models TST200, TST450 and TST600. The Quest vWorkspace client is also supported on the Windows XPe version, now Windows Embedded Standard. This is supported on TST200, TST450, TST600, TST550 and [...]

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‘Tips’ recent posts

  • MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2 - Posted by Michel Roth on November 5th, 2009
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    Just as a quick heads-up, for those of you that were not aware yet, recently we released MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2. Be aware that this is an update specifically for the Web Access component of Quest vWorkspace 6.2, not for other components of Quest vWorkspace. Next to the necessary [...]

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  • Viewing Quest vWorkspace Managed User Profile Data - Posted by Michel Roth on August 24th, 2009
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    One of the unique features of Quest vWorkspace is our User Profile Management. Quest vWorkspace User Profile Management (previously known by the module named Metaprofiles-IT) when implemented in concert with Microsoft Group Policy Folder Redirection provides a stable alternative to Roaming Profiles. Often referred to as Hybrid User Profiles, it allows users to retain administrator [...]

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  • Task Automation - Modifying a remote registry - Posted by Matthew Evans on July 20th, 2009
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    I recently used the ‘task automation’ feature of vWorkspace to assist with a customer solution. This came in very useful and allowed us to remotely modify the virtual desktops registry; I thought it would be beneficial to share this.
    It is possible to schedule a task for a group of desktops or an individual desktop. To [...]

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‘Uncategorized’ recent posts

  • MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2 - Posted by Michel Roth on November 5th, 2009
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    Just as a quick heads-up, for those of you that were not aware yet, recently we released MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) for Quest vWorkspace Web Access 6.2. Be aware that this is an update specifically for the Web Access component of Quest vWorkspace 6.2, not for other components of Quest vWorkspace. Next to the necessary [...]

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  • Have you tried the Release Candidate of the (new) Quest vWorkspace Mac Client? - Posted by Michel Roth on October 26th, 2009
    No comments

    Recently we updated the Quest vWorkspace Mac Client to RC3. This new version adds some new functionality and fixes some bugs. This gives the Quest vWorkspace Mac Client a pretty impressive feature list. This Mac native client for vWorkspace now has the following features (amongst others):
    • Creating and editing connections; saving them to and loading [...]

    Read the whole post
  • Quest vWorkspace 6.2 released - Posted by Michel Roth on August 4th, 2009
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    As a part of our ongoing effort to provide customers with leading applicaton and desktop delivery technology at a pace that gives customers great value for money, after a little more than 3 months after our release 6.1 of Quest vWorkspace, we are happy to announce the next version of Quest vWorkspace: version 6.2!
    Quest vWorkspace 6.2 brings [...]

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‘User Experience’ recent posts

  • Customizing the Look and Feel of Quest vWorkspace Web Access - Posted by Michel Roth on August 10th, 2009
    One comment

    vWorkspace Web Access is one of the most popular ways for our customers to provide access to their applications in a seamless, simple way. Out of the box, vWorkspace Web Access has quite a couple of options to allow customers to customize the vWorkspace Web Access pages to fit their personal needs. Still, some customers want to [...]

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  • QShell - Posted by Paul Fisher on June 19th, 2009
    One comment

    QShell is an application to improve the log in experience for vWorkspace users on thin clients and end of life hardware where you want to provide a PC’s like log in experience to a virtual desktop.  It can provide a single sign on experience removing the client devices original desktop, start menu, task bar and desktop [...]

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  • A Glimpse Of What Quest vWorkspace 6.0 Can Do TODAY - Posted by Michel Roth on February 6th, 2009
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    I remember seeing a demonstration some time ago from a VDI vendor that showed they could do multimonitor. I also remembered thinking “so what? we can do that as well”. Over time I realized that I was wrong to assume that the advanced capabilities of Quest vWorkspace were that well-known.
    So I decided to create a [...]

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