Thin Clients: The Alternative To Bulky, Expensive Computers
A thin client is a small device that can be used in replacement
of a computer tower. Companies who do not run CPU intensive programs often use thin clients because they are smaller and are less than 10% of the cost of a regular workstation.
A thin client runs as a VM (Virtual Machine) which connects the user to the server. Each thin client has a license which allows it to access the server as if it is its own computer; displaying the desktop the exact same way a normal computer would. The thin client acts as a bridge to connect the user to the server and remote control parts of it.
The simplicity of a thin client is what attracts most companies. Although you do have to have a server in a clean environment to run them off of, the thin clients themselves can exist in quite hostile environments. Having the server run all of the applications is both a positive and a negative. If you have a well run server then it saves a lot of headaches. In the same way, the server also acts as a single point of failure for all users.
All together thin clients are an effective solution for companies who use their workstations for activities such as email, web browsing, Microsoft Office or as POS systems. If companies are willing to buy higher powered servers it is possible to run more intensive programs through the thin clients without problems.
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