Ubuntu Thin Client Solutions
Ubuntu Thin Clients are small, quiet, desktop computing devices. Thin Clients are used to replace desktop PCs and provide a secure server-based computing solution. Ubuntu is an operating system developed with open source software based on linux. A full suite of software applications are compatible with the Ubuntu operating system.
Why Deploy Thin Clients?
- Small & Mountable
- No License Fees
- Free Security Updates
- Reduced Maintenance & Support
- Energy Efficient, Fanless
- Low Total Cost of Ownership
With the latest hardware, thin clients are capable of providing performance comparable to desktop PC's at a competitve price. Thin clients are known for 7 - 10 year refresh cycles compared to 3 - 5 year PC refresh cycles.
The Ubuntu Operating System
Ubuntu Applications
- Web Browser
- Email Application
- Office Productivity Suite
- Note pad
- Terminal Emulator
- Rdesktop Client
- Softphone VOIP
Ubuntu is a robust operating system used as both a desktop OS and a server OS. By adding and removing packages Ubuntu can become a finely tuned thin client operating system.
Known for reliability and security, Ubuntu crashes less and is not as prone to virus or spyware infections as other popular operating sytems are. Customization ability allows Ubuntu to serve as a flexible thin client operating system.
Ubuntu Thin Client Deployment Strategy
Administrators can manage users with user management tools (eg. Active Directory) already in place or by deploying new LDAP servers. Different user applications must be tuned to either run from server or thin client based resources. Your local area network and a server(s) must be optmized for the thin client environment. Other considerations for your deployment strategy include user file storage, removable media permissions, WAN access, and more...
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