THIN CLIENTS AN OVERVIEW

THIS IS ABOUT THIN CLIENTS :

PERFORMANCE


INSTALLATION


CONFIGURATION


WORTHINESS




Thin Clients are just like normal pc’s but the big difference is the Size & Cost. Thin Clients are cheaper than desktop pc .They are smaller in size than a normal system unit .They are square like boxes mount behind the LCD.

FEATURES: Compact size,No CPU,No Memory,No cooling needs(no Fan inside).

Contains a ethernet connector, keyboard port, mouse port, audio port & USB ports(Optional not in every version),Display adapter and power input with on of off switch.

Seems cool and sound good that buy one high end pc (intel core 2 duo @ 3.4 ghz or higher, ddr ram upto 4gb,high speed ethernet card etc.)

Supported Operating Systems are Win-xp SP3 , win server-2003 , win server small buisness and linux.Installation is preity easy with the cd .

Win-xp SP3 Supports 10 Users accoording to the company specifications and all users must be members of remote desktop users .connectivity is through terminal server services.hence multi user support is necessary. Win Server-2003 supports upto 30 users but main difference is the security/roles /policies to restrict users from unauthenticated services.

PERFORMANCE: I am using enjay thin clients UTS(Ultra Thin Series)without any USB ports.I am not criticized the product but sorry to say , these are not upto the mark every day a new issue arises like connectivity/display/hang up and console is not accept the modifications done by Admin and you are unable to access the Client directly to change any settings.

Update and tech support is very poor devices are made in china so web site is also hosted by chinese kimsen.com .you required to install native support for chinese simplified otherwise you are unable to register online and update your console software. It is not updated since 2008.

Configuration: is easy run console cd and installed the client software it asks you at the end that if you want to Add new users click yes and simply create the users by following on screen instructions.

Uses static ip addresses so no need of dhcp .devices missing the redundency so check your power supplies and back up a little fluctuation can damage the client.

WORTHINESS: AVG. according to me its better to use separate units that run on their own resources and give you less trouble. Cost cutting is not always paying.