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Sizing Windows 10 and Windows 7 Virtual Machines

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After reviewing all of the scalability tests we conducted over the past few months, I thought it was time to revisit the recommendations for sizing Windows 10 virtual machines.  I also reached out to Nick Rintalan to see if this is in line with what is currently being recommended for production environments (if you disagree, blame him 🙂 ). A few things you will notice Windows 7 and Windows 10 recommendations are similar.  Microsoft’s resource allocation for both operating systems are similar.  The Windows 10 and Windows 10 scalability tests resulted in similar numbers. Density – Experience: For some of … Continue reading Sizing Windows 10 and Windows 7 Virtual Machines

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Microsoft Windows 10, Citrix XenDesktop and Logon Time

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How long does your Windows 10 logon take? Logging into my lab, my logons felt long. True I’m not using server-level hardware that you would see in production, but my logon times felt too long because I don’t have logon scripts, complex group policy preferences, or even massive profiles. After reading the Rule of 30 blog by Nick Rintalan, I decided to investigate. I was interested in knowing if all of the Windows 10 optimizations I previously blogged about would have an impact Default apps Services Scheduled tasks User Interface Runtime Release ICA My first test was looking at the … Continue reading Microsoft Windows 10, Citrix XenDesktop and Logon Time

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You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see the value in RAM Cache

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A few years ago, we replaced all of our windows in our home (I’m talking about the panes of glass you look through, not the operating system). We, of course, talked with a few different companies who stopped by, went through their product portfolio and brought along samples. One demonstration stuck with me. The sales person, placed his sample window flat on the ground and stood on it, demonstrating the strength of the window. I immediately started thinking, “That was totally wicked” and “I wonder if it has ever shattered before”. As the practical part of my brain kicked in, … Continue reading You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see the value in RAM Cache