We’ve known it for years, and maybe you have, too! Sometimes you just can’t beat Linux. If you work in any number of high tech industries, such as oil and gas, semiconductor design, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and more, you probably rely on complex applications that run only on a Linux operating system. Maybe you’ve...Read More

Time and time again, IT departments have turned to OpenStack for controlling large pools of compute, storage, and networking resources. Have you ever wondered how the opensource powerhouse can be used to build virtual desktop environments or to deploy desktops-as-a-service? If you’re looking for an alternative to running desktops on dedicated hardware in the data...Read More

For years IT departments have turned to OpenStack for controlling large pools of compute, storage, and networking resources, and now, the open source software is making its mark on the world of VDI and DaaS. Have you ever wondered how OpenStack can be used to build virtual desktop environments or to deploy desktops-as-a-service?  Well, you’re...Read More

  Summertime! I hope you’re reading this blog from the beach; perhaps I even saw you while I was there. Just don’t let all the sun and fun distract you from the exciting things that are happening in the VDI space!Read More

In my job at Leostream, I chat with MSPs often about desktops-as-a-service. These days most have gotten the hint that they need innovative ways to centrally manage desktops in the world of BYOD and mobility.  In situations where traditional VDI has been cast aside for being too costly and complex, cloud desktops are rising to...Read More

This blog post is part of a series on supporting power users in a hosted desktop environment. Check out our other posts on mobilizing the workforce, lowering IT costs by sharing applications, and hosting linux applications. You can also learn more by watching our on-demand webinar on delivering mission critical applications with Leostream and HP RGS.  ——- Sometimes,...Read More

When it comes to delivering Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), one of the most important (and downright confusing) aspects to navigate is Microsoft Windows Licensing. Why? Well, if you’re a service provider looking to charge customers to run their Windows desktops then you need to make sure the desktops are licensed appropriately. The truth is, Microsoft makes it...Read More

You asked for it, we built it. Our new feature makes it easy for Active Directory users to log in. Brokering desktop connections is the bedrock of all that we do here at Leostream and we take that job very seriously – especially when it comes to provisioning. We understand the importance of managing and automating...Read More

It’s been nearly two years since I first heard rumors about Amazon Workspaces, the AWS foray into Desktops-as-a-Service. Amazon Workspaces is a nifty little solution for spinning up some desktops. Maybe nifty, however, isn’t good enough in the world of DaaS – certainly “little” isn’t. Although we think that the public cloud is a solid...Read More

There’s no denying it, the as-a-Service market is booming! Go ahead, Google “as a service market” and just watch all the predictions roll in. From big data, to disaster recovery, to software, to desktops, if you’re a Managed Service Provider (MSP) you can define an offering and sell it to the world! But, defining the...Read More