Thin-Client/Server computing model removes almost all the vulnerabilities of hardware failures, OS crashes and data losses at Client System, which are so very common in an enterprise network having large number of hardware & software components. This book deals with the practical aspects of the technology.

A thin client is a Network Computer that runs Windows programs, providing the infrastructure that enables an Intranet to reach its full potential. The benefits of thin client computers are the comparatively low cost and the ability to manage these machines centrally, providing convenience and efficiency. Employees who need computers but don't use them intensively can use thin clients to access corporate databases and corporate publishing through a Web browser, for email, for word processing, and even for GroupWare. This is a straightforward book that will be useful to officers, executives, supervisors, and many others who wish to implement and use thin clients on an Intranet.

As ICT and data processing systems have become ever more extensive and ubiquitous there has been widespread adoption of a distributed Client / Server topology to meet business and personal computing needs. The standard connectivity for a typical workstation is built around a Personal Computer linked to a nominated group of local nodes and Servers (Local Area Network), and via an external connection to myriad Internet resources worldwide. This model provides the knowledge worker and private ICT systems user with access to a comprehensive range of ICT services readily and efficiently, creating a global nexus of online computer users and their chosen ICT solutions and services. However, certain components of the ICT solution (including critical data and processing power) are exposed to fortuitous contact and risk of interference, misuse and theft due to poor security standards. In addition, the Client/Server units consume excessive energy, leading to poor ecological performance of up to one billion workstations worldwide.A trusted synergy of newly available technologies - Virtualisation, Thin Client and an enhanced Remote (RCP) interconnect - can now significantly enhance this model.

ABSTRACT: Thin client technology is widely available for many platforms as an alternative configuration to traditional network architectures. This research closely examines the design of thin client technology and how it could be used in a mobile computing environment. This examination is placed in the context of rapidly evolving technologies such as Sun Microsystem's Kilobyte Virtual Machine implementation for mobile devices. A survey of differing classes of mobile devices shows the potential for expanding these devices' capability beyond locally installed programs. Wireless connectivity is allowing developers to plan on high-bandwidth connectivity for networked applications though this is still in its infancy. A combination of these synergistic technologies could potentially create a new type of computing environment. This new environment is consistent with the pervasive computing paradigm created in the early 1990s. This research project outlines the capabilities that this type of environment could create and implements a subset of this vision using thin client technology in combination with a Java 2 Micro Edition enabled, mobile device. The goal is to fully understand the capabilities and limitations of such a device within the design and testing environment created.

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Discover advanced virtualization techniques and strategies to deliver centralized desktop and application services Key FeaturesLeverage advanced desktop virtualization techniques and strategies to transform your organization Build better virtualized services for your users with VMware Horizon 7.8Develop and deploy end-to-end virtualized solutionsBook Description Desktop virtualization can be tough, but VMware Horizon 7.8 changes all that. With a rich and adaptive UX, improved security,and a range of useful features for storage and networking optimization, there's plenty to love. But to properly fall in love with it, you need to know how to use it, and that means venturing deeper into the software and taking advantage of its extensive range of features, many of which are underused and underpromoted. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to not only successfully virtualize your desktop infrastructure, but also to maintain and optimize it to keep all your users happy. We'll show you how to assess and analyze your infrastructure, and how to use that analysis to design a solution that meets your organizational and user needs. Once you've done that, you'll find out how to build your virtualized environment, before deploying your virtualized solution. But more than that,we'll also make sure you know everything you need to know about the full range of features on offer, including the mobile cloud, so that you can use them to take full control of your virtualized infrastructure. What you will learnSuccessfully configure Horizon 7.8 for the needs of your usersDeliver virtual desktops, session-based desktops, and hosted applicationsBecome familiar with how to develop, and deploy, a complete, end-to-end solutionDiscover how to optimize desktop OS images for virtual desktopsBuild, optimize, and tune desktop operating systems to deliver a superior end user experienceExplore the Horizon 7.8 infrastructure so that you can take full advantage of itWho this book is for This book is ideal for system admins, and solution architects interested in gaining hands-on experience with virtualization. It will take you to an advanced level, but at a pace that ensures you are always solving real-world problems. Some experience in desktop management using Windows and Microsoft Office (and familiarity with Active Directory, SQL, Windows Remote Desktop Session Hosting, and VMware vSphere technology) is necessary.