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Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 10 Lab
Palo Alto v10 is end of life. Please take a look at the Palo Alto v11 Foundations Lab.
The Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Lab is a capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental features of Palo Alto's solution. The environment that supports the lab is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.
Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Version 11 Lab
The Palo Alto NGFW Foundations Lab is a capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental features of Palo Alto's solution. The environment that supports the lab is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.
How to Optimize Your End-User Computing Environment to Escape the AI Price Increases
Escaping AI‑driven endpoint price increases comes down to smarter, data‑driven decisions across the endpoint estate. Using persona analysis, DEX insights and targeted optimizations, organizations can achieve meaningful gains today while extending device lifecycles and reducing near‑term spend.
Windows 365 for Agents: The Secure, Scalable AI Agent Platform for the Modern Enterprise
Windows 365 has already revolutionized end-user computing (EUC) with Cloud PCs. Now, Windows 365 for Agents extends this innovation to AI-driven workloads, enabling secure, scalable and policy-controlled environments for agents.
Impressions from Ignite 2025 through an EUC Lens
Microsoft Ignite 2025 made clear that AI and cloud innovation are reshaping end-user computing. From Intune's Copilot agents to Windows 365's AI-enabled Cloud PCs and AVD's hybrid flexibility, the event highlighted how enterprises can deliver secure, intelligent and seamless digital workspaces that empower productivity across devices, data centers and disruptions.
Check Point NGFW Foundations Lab
The Check Point Foundations Lab is a training environment configured with a basic security policy that allows outbound internal traffic while permitting all other traffic freely. It provides a platform to practice building refined policies, applying NAT, restricting access, and monitoring traffic, offering hands-on experience with Check Point NGFW features in a controlled setting.
Omnissa: Coming Soon
Coming Soon: It is a sign of the foundational work that has been done to accelerate into the future of the digital workspace
The Evolving Impact of AI on EUC Physical Endpoints: A Year in Review
Looking back on a post from a year ago discussing the Impact of AI on the physical Endpoint; I thought now was a good time to re-evaluate the situation and see what things have changed, and what has not.
Apps on Demand / Apps Everywhere
In episode 2 of Walk This Way, learn how to attack your application delivery challenges by leveraging Omnissa Apps on Demand.
End User Computing Nerd vs the Great Firewall of China
Traveling to China for the holidays, I circumvented the Great Firewall of China to stay connected to the West. What worked and what didn't? While personal VPNs failed, using international roaming, VDI and an enterprise browser proved effective. This journey highlighted the challenges and solutions for maintaining internet access to the West in a highly restricted environment.
The Impact of AI on EUC: Physical Endpoints
Continuing our blog series on AI's impact on end-user computing (EUC), let's examine how AI will affect our physical endpoints and the unsung heroes who manage them day in and day out.
The Impact of AI on EUC: The Tireless Admin
In this blog we will discuss how AI is affecting EUC admins and the users they support.
Enterprise Browsers vs Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): What are they, what do they do and how are they different
In today's digital workspace, organizations seek secure, efficient solutions to manage remote access and application delivery. This blog post explores the concept of an enterprise browser and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), detailing their functionalities, use cases and key differences. By understanding these tools, businesses can make informed decisions on which solution best meets their usability, security and operational needs.
Imaging vs. Provisioning: What's the difference?
In the realm of End-User Computing (EUC), "provisioning" is the term that has emerged as the best way of preparing a new Windows device for use. Today, we will dive into what exactly provisioning is, how it differs from traditional "imaging" and why it matters.