2X ThinClientServer Features and Screenshots
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New and improved GUI for the Management Console
The new Management Console GUI offers a more intuitive experience. Thin client devices and users’ connection settings can be managed centrally via the web management interface. It shows currently active thin clients and user sessions, generates reports and includes a centralised database of thin client Syslog events, for easy troubleshooting.
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Support for grouping of thin clients with automatic grouping
Thin clients can now be grouped together where each group has its own differnet settings. The thin clients can be manually grouped by the administrator, or automatically by the Management Console based on MAC addresses or IP addresses. This will reduce the amount of time taken to setup all the thin clients connected to the server.
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Thin client vendor independent
Use thin clients from different vendors, old/existing computers, or new low cost computers - and manage all these thin clients through one consistent and open interface. Rather than having to commit to one particular thin client vendor from whom to buy all your hardware, you get the freedom to choose and the possibility to re-use your existing computer hardware.
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New faster 2X Client with file redirection and SSL support
The new and improved 2X Client now supports SSL which will make your connections to the server more secure. Desktops which use the 2X Client can choose to have their files redirected and used on the Terminal Server just like a network drive.
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Limit user access to Citrix or 2X published applications, not a whole desktop
2X ThinClientServer deploys a secure, read-only desktop to the thin client, which looks exactly like Windows XP, however only shows Citrix or 2X published applications in the task bar. This way you can control what applications a user has access to, without having to worry about locking down the Windows desktop. Since the thin client desktop is read-only it is completely secure from viruses, spyware and more!
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Manage user’s connection settings centrally
Centrally configure user’s connection settings such as Terminal server name, type (RDP, Citrix ICA or NX), screen resolution and more. There is no need to push out these connection settings to the thin client devices, since they are retrieved when the user logs on.
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Supports local media and printers
Locally connected printers or storage devices are supported seamlessly. Printers will show up in the list of printers on the user’s desktop, and local media will appear in Windows explorer just like other media.
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How it works
2X ThinClientServer deploys a small footprint Linux-based OS to old PCs, new low cost PCs and to popular thin client devices (HP, Neoware, Wyse, Maxspeed and more). Thin clients always boot the latest version of the OS from the ThinClientServer. Hardware & connection settings (including resolution, logging and more) are retrieved from the server when the client logs on, making thin clients easy to manage.
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Connection settings are managed based on username, department or thin client
Most thin client management software can only configure connection settings based on device. 2X ThinClientServer links connection settings to Active Directory/LDAP usernames, groups or OU’s (organisational units). This reduces the administration involved with adding users and managing roaming users.
Convert old PCs to powerful thin clients
2X ThinClientServer allows you to extend the life span of your current computers by converting them to thin clients. Re-using your old PCs or extending the life span of your current ones adds up to considerable savings over time.
Publish Virtual Desktops
Desktop virtualisation takes the headache out of desktop administration by increasing security, redundancy and scalability. With 2X ThinClientServer and VMware server you can run your desktops virtually on central servers, and use the client devices and Pc's to connect to the virtual desktops. Click here for more information
Server runs on Windows or Linux
2X ThinClientServer is available for both Windows or Linux servers. Both versions includes a TFTP server for deployment of the OS.
Use low cost thin clients
Because 2X ThinClientServer includes a thin client OS and a centralised management interface for all thin client devices, you can opt for low-cost thin clients without OS & management software. This is the most expensive part of a thin client and can increase the per thin client cost from $200 to $500. (List of compatible thin client devices)
Thin client computing: reduced administration and end user support
Administrators can enjoy greatly reduced support and administration: Thin clients are far easier to manage since the thin client OS is deployed centrally and only includes a remote terminal client. Only the servers need to be managed, meaning that deploying patches, applications and virus updates is far easier. Enforcing desktop settings and backing up user files is easier too. Better security and fault tolerance is achieved by using RAID, load balancing and housing the Terminal Servers in a secure, air-conditioned server room. Helping users is simple too: Just shadow their session in real time and find out exactly what is happening without getting off your chair! (Use the fat2thin calculator for thin client savings!)
Other Features
- Windows 2008 ready
- Improved monitor resolution detection
- New video drivers for VIA and GEODE based thinclients
- Thin clients can boot via PXE, CD ROM, floppy or hard disk
- Thin clients can be configured to log to Syslog for easy troubleshooting
- Thin clients can be discovered via SNMP, allowing you to use other network management software if desired
- Reports on sessions and user usage
- Customise logon screen with your own logo
- Supports RDP, ICA and NX protocols
- OEM version for thin client vendors available
System requirements
Server (for Windows): Windows 2000, XP, 2003, 2008
Server (for Linux): RedHat Enterprise 4, SUSE 10.x
PC as thin client: a 200MHz MMX Pentium or better, 32MB Ram or better required for HD booting. 64MR Ram or better required from CD/PXE booting
Thin client device: 64Mb or better. PXE boot capability.
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