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About Server Based Computing and Thin Client
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
thinstore 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.
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