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What is server based computing?
Server-based computing is an advanced network architecture
where applications are deployed, managed, supported and
executed 100% on the server.
In Server Based Computing environments hardware upgrades,
application deployment, technical support, and data storage
are simplified by migrating applications and data from
PCs to centrally managed servers. PCs become display devices
for activity taking place on the server and can be replaced
by simpler, less expensive devices called "thin clients."
What is Thin Client Computing?
The term thin client originated in the 90's to describe
a new category of client devices such as NCs, X Terminals
and Windows-based Terminals (WBTs) that run "thin"
operating systems locally as opposed to the traditional
"fat" PC operating systems (Win95, NT, etc.).
Today, the term thin client computing defines a network-based
approach to information processing that is comprised of
both hardware and software elements. Together, thin client
hardware and software translates to simpler, more cost
effective access to information.
What is a Thin Client Device?
Thin clients are easy-to-administer, cost-effective hardware
devices that provide users with access to centrally-controlled
applications.
What is Thin Client Software?
Thin client software accesses practically any operating
environment, permits local printing, audio and serial
device support, and provides tools to deliver simple,
cost-effective remote management and support of a thin
client network, including both thin clients and PCs.
What are the Benefits of Thin Client Computing?
Ease of management, rapid deployment and outstanding reliability
are the key benefits of thin client computing. Thin client
computing also delivers a reduced total cost of ownership,
which includes not only the up-front cost of the hardware,
but also the price of installing, supporting and updating
the device over time.
The cost benefits of using thin clients
•
Thin clients have a low initial purchase price (starting
from around £135)
• They have no moving
parts so are less likely to fail
• Information
Security - no applications or data are held locally so
they are immune to threats and viruses
• Thin
clients can be remotely managed so control is given back
to the IT Manager
Designing and Implementing Server Based Computing
and Thin Client Solutions
TSGI
provides advanced system design based on many years of
experience and best practises using the latest thin client
software and hardware in mixed LAN/WAN, Internet and home
working environments.
Business objectives and function requirements drive the
design whilst the ideal combination of products and services
are recommended to provide the optimal result for the
lowest cost.
If you’d like to find out how server based
computing and thin client can benefit your organisation
please fill in our contact
form or call +44 (0)8707 520570 |
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