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Providing Multifaceted Student Computing Environments: A Discussion of Technologies That Leverage Virtualization

Session Details

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Room W230CD

Session Type: User Services
Content Level: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Frontline technology practitioners, IT directors and managers

Speaker(s)

  • David Gannon, Associate Director, Academic Computing & Media Services, Bryant University
  • Richard Toeniskoetter, Technology Director, Northern Arizona University
  • Session convener: Cathy O'Bryan, Director of User Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract

Multicore processors and virtualization capabilities are giving rise to a variety of solutions for the student computing environment. This presentation will discuss how to create flexible computing environments using solutions including Citrix and Sun Global Desktop, thin clients, Microsoft SoftGrid, and other virtualization technologies.

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