Comparing Virtual Desktops vs. Remote Desktops
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Virtual desktops and remote desktops do some of the same things, but they are quite different when it comes to hosting and management.
Organizations that don't want to deploy local Windows desktops running on laptops and PCs can turn to remote and virtual desktops to fulfill their needs but deciding which to use can be difficult.
Virtual desktops and remote desktops share many characteristics, including remote accessibility and reliance on internet connections. However, IT departments face very different challenges when setting up each.
Before an organization chooses, executives and IT staff need a comprehensive understanding of what each technology offers, how they are similar and, most importantly, how they're different.