The principle behind Terminal Services is that most network users do not require the functionality of full PCs, but can instead work with a keyboard, mouse and display linked to a central server which handles all program execution. This arrangement, similar to that employed by mainframe computers, has many consequential benefits which reduce the total cost of ownership of a network.
Key advantages of Terminal Services include simplified application deployment, a reduced risk of unauthorised or damaging software being installed, and the ability to use dedicated thin clients which require little or no management. For users who primarily run office productivity and Internet software, Atomwide continues to promote solutions based on Terminal Services as a realistic, effective and secure alternative to fully-featured PCs.
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"We have used terminal clients in our school-wide network in order to minimise installation and maintenance costs, and they have proved to be a robust and cost-effective way to manage heavily used computer suites."
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With responsibility for running programs on behalf of all connected clients, it is clear that a Terminal Server not only needs enough memory and processing power to cope with the demands that are placed upon it, but also excellent reliability since the clients will completely depend upon it for their continued operation.
Atomwide employs HP ProLiant servers to support Terminal Services, with mid-range models from the ML and DL series offering an appropriate balance of performance and expandability, as well as Care Pack extended warranty options and support for redundant components that allow system resilience to be enhanced.
