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Sun Ray Software 5.2 Now Available!

2011-05-10T17:24:35Z

If you've been eagerly awaiting Sun Ray Software 5.2, the wait is over! Highlights of this release include: Real-time audio support and audio bandwidth optimizations. Better multimedia. An integrated installer. This combines the server side components Read More......(read more)

Webinar: Real World VDI with Oracle VDI

2011-04-22T21:14:01Z

Hey Folks, We have a great webinar coming up on Thursday, April 28 at 9AM PT that will feature Think Thin's own Jeff Reilly. The main topic covered will be the "real world" scenarios that customer face when they choose to virtualize their Read More......(read more)

Sun Rays are "Citrix Ready"

2011-04-07T15:36:25Z

Meet the three newest members of the Citrix Ready TM family of Thin Clients. While the Sun Ray has always been a capable client when paired with Citrix, it's now official . This classification is for XenApp, but we will also be pursing the same classification Read More......(read more)

We're going to HIMSS!

2011-02-18T01:39:31Z

The Desktop Virtualization Team is going to this years HIMSS conference, and we are going in a big way! To show our new united Oracle front, Hardware, Software, Complete, we will be demonstrating 14 Oracle software applications using Oracle's VDI Read More......(read more)

Eco-Enterprise Webinar

2011-01-27T16:11:49Z

Hey, you! No, not you on the Sun Ray. I mean "you" over there, the one killing our planet with a kilowatt consuming thick client. Point that energy hungry beast over to http://bit.ly/dOtAWL and join Michael Dann and myself for webinar where Read More......(read more)

VDI 3.2.2 Maintenance Release available

2011-01-24T17:12:26Z

To compliment this morning's earlier release of Sun Ray Software 5.1.2 Maintenance release, Oracle has made the Second VDI 3.2 maintenance release available. VDI 3.2.2 is available on My Oracle Support under Patch ID 11664634 to Oracle Support customers Read More......(read more)

Sun Ray Software 5.1.2 Maintenance Release Available

2011-01-24T16:05:32Z

Oracle has just released the second maintenance release to Sun Ray Software 5.1. This release is available on My Oracle Support to customers with a valid support agreement. To find this patch, click the Patches and Updates tab and in the Search section Read More......(read more)

Sun Rays* and Round Robin

2010-12-23T01:33:28Z

*While the title of this blog is misleading, know that my intent is to help people find answers via search engines. In reality, this post is about using operating systems that perform caching of resolved DNS names and how it can affect name resolution Read More......(read more)

Webinar: Access to Oracle Applications with Oracle Secure Global Desktop

2010-11-18T15:34:38Z

Please join us today at 9 AM PST as we discuss how to increase security and simplify user access to your Oracle Applications by using Oracle Secure Global Desktop. Brad will be one of the presenters, and I'll be helping with the Q&A chat. Get Read More......(read more)

Documentation Updates for Sun Ray Software 5.1 and Sun Ray 3 Series Clients

2010-10-28T20:33:17Z

We've had some product announcements the past few months and I want to make sure you all remember where to find the latest documentation. The Sun Ray 3 and Sun Ray 3i clients are now available and you can find out all about their technical specifications Read More......(read more)

Bein' Green

2010-10-02T18:10:11Z

Kermit was right, it ain't easy being green . To create truly eco-friendly product, you have to consider its entire life-cycle. From supply chains to disposal, Oracle has worked hard to make the Sun Ray 3 family the most efficient and environmentally Read More......(read more)

Desktop Virtualization Webcasts from Oracle OpenWorld

2010-10-02T17:06:04Z

A few webcasts that were shown live during the week of Oracle OpenWorld/JavaOne/Oracle Develop. Michael Dann discusses the eco-friendly aspects of the new Sun Ray 3 family: John Bondi discusses the new 4.6 release of Secure Global Desktop: Brad Lackey Read More......(read more)

Desktop Virtualization Happenings at OpenWorld

2010-09-18T15:33:09Z

Howdy Think Thin readers, A lot going on this year at Oracle OpenWorld on the Desktop Virtualization front. My Senior VP, Wim Coekaerts, is speaking about Oracle's Virtualization strategy in the general session. John Bondi, Dirk Grobler and I have Read More......(read more)

Sun Ray 3 Plus with USB Speakers

2010-09-03T19:28:35Z

While not "VDI In The Sky" (Man that was cool!) as a every day user of my Sun Ray 3 Plus I try to play music while I work. I wanted a bit better a sound experience along with the portability that Sun Ray mobile session technology provides. I Read More......(read more)

VDI In The Sky

2010-08-19T04:23:16Z

On a recent trip (my first as an employee !) to Oracle HQ, I decided to test out Oracle VDI 3.2 from an airplane. Sure, everyone (who can...if the latency will allow their protocol to work that is) has done this, but hey it's been my first trip since Read More......(read more)