Typical ThinClient
Devices include:
ThinClient Terminals
Machines designed specifically to run Thin Client solutions, which typically have SSD's
(Solid State Disks) with no moving parts. They tend to be smaller, lighter and cheaper
than regular desktops
Tubby Clients
A
hybrid between the Fat Client and bespoke terminal, these
can accommodate some local applications
Fat (or Thick) Clients
Computers running full operating systems with locally installed applications and storage; they can be configured to switch between Fat and Thin Client mode, and inbuilt interfaces
can be disabled to emulate the 'locked down' status
of a bespoke terminal.
Legacy PCs
Older PCs whose specification
is insufficient to be able to run modern software can often be redeployed in a Thin Client environment. |
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Thin Client needn't be complicated
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What is Thin Client?
Thin Client is a generic term given to client machines on networks that deliver applications and data via a centralised computing model with the vast majority
of processing carried out by the server(s). This is also known as server-based computing.
Thin Client technology is essentially a desktop, laptop or PDA without local and removable storage, and typically, the Thin Client terminal sends key strokes and mouse clicks to the server and the server sends screen updates to the terminal which is normally an SSD (Soid State Device) device. This simpler format to a regular PC affords many advantages to a broad spectrum of organisations including lower acquisition cost, lower maintenance time & cost, as well as better security, especially for those organisations who run a large amount of individual users.
Top 3 considerations when planning and budgeting:
1) Number of Servers (Phyiscal and/or Virtual)
2) Network Optimisation (via Switches and Routers)
3) ThinClient Terminals (Desktop Devices, Notebooks or Netbooks)
Business advantages:
TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Can be reduced by up to 40%
Security
Thin clients are less vulnerable to viruses and other malware
Manageability
Thin clients are much easier to deploy, configure and manage.
Availability
Thin clients have solid-state technology (no moving parts).
Scalability
Thin Client solutions can support up to 40,000 thin clients.
Reliability
Thin clients have no moving parts, do not store data or applications and dramatically increase the reliability of the entire infrastructure.
Power Consumption
As Thin Clients draw less power to function this in term will reduce the energy consumption required across your user base resulting in lower long term energy bills and a reduction in your organisations carbon footprint.
If your organisation plans to refresh, rationalise, or deploy a new desktop infrastructure Qual provide the expertise and knowledge necessary to help you.
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