Thin Client Solutions

Thin Client Solutions

Citrix

Server Based Computing technology lowers the cost of installing and operating applications for users whilst maintaining the windows interface. The Server Based Computing model means running shared applications on a central server or server farm and only sends screen updates, keystrokes and mouse movements across the network to the client workstation.

This style of computing allows a terminal (with no hard disc) or low specification PC to be used as the user's workstation without impacting performance as local processing capability is not required to actually run applications.

Putting aside the significant hardware cost savings, the main cost savings stem from the easier application management because the applications are all deployed on a central server or server farm rather than where they are used. This approach significantly reduces the support overhead particularly when upgrading software or adding new users. The support cost savings of the server based computing approach are greater where remote sites are involved as, being server based, most administration tasks may be carried out centrally.

The main message is that these cost savings are very real but not immediately obvious. Our solutions architects can help you quantify the cost savings for your organisation.

Because a server based computing approach only sends screen updates and keystrokes across the network it typically only uses a fraction of the bandwidth (about 20k per user) required by conventional implementations. Clearly this bandwidth is dependent on the type of applications the user is using but where connectivity is restricted, server based computing can be used to reduce network traffic.

The Citrix server based computing route offers particular advantages in organizations where there are a variety of legacy platforms. A workstation client is available for a range of platforms including Windows, Unix, DOS, Java,CE etc. to enable users to have seamless, unrestricted access to Windows applications irrespective of their workstation platform.

Citrix can also be used to run applications in a web browser rather than using proprietary client software. This is an extremely cost effective way to 'web enable' existing applications without rewriting a single line of code - something an increasingly large number of IT Managers are being tasked with implementing.

• Quality of Service (QOS)/Bandwidth Management
• Voice and Data Convergence
• Wireless Solutions
• Thin-Client
• SAN
• IP Telephony
• IPTV/Videoconferencing
• Network Security
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  
  

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