Thin Client Characteristics
All thin clients are basically a diskless computer, connected to a server-based
computing network. Users of thin clients experience the same level of
productivity and flexibility as PC users. Inexpensive access software
such as Microsoft Terminal Services, Citrix MetaFrame, Tarantella New
Moon Canaveral IQ, or a browser is used to allow all application processing
and storage to take place on the central server. All screen views, mouse
clicks and keystrokes are passed to the thin client using either Citrix’s
Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) or Microsoft’s Remote
Desktop Protocol (RDP).
All thin client computers contain the following features:
- Built-in RDP, ICA or other protocol for server-based
computing
- An Ethernet connection and optional support for wireless
LANs.
- I/O for keyboard and mouse, optional I/O for printers,
USB and other peripherals.
- A video processor for strong graphics and colors – a
major upgrade from the dumb terminal.
- Solid-state construction – no moving parts such
as fans or disk drives results in longer life and higher reliability.
- Centralized software management and deployment - means
easier IT administration and greater security.
- Firmware-based software and no disk drives making thin
clients less vulnerable to viruses or malware.
Basic Thin Client Terminals
Basic thin client terminals feature
a proprietary operating system that delivers simple server-based computing
in a thin-client appliance. All application processing, including web
browsing occurs on the server. There is no local processing and limited
peripheral options are available. Some terminal emulations are available.
This locked-down OS makes basic terminals the most secure thin clients.
Basic thin client terminals are ideal for task-based or transaction-based
users who have a persistent network connection. They can also be used
in kiosks in the retail and service environments. Basic thin clients
are also used frequently in the healthcare industry, where healthcare
workers can get on-demand access to secure patient data from the server,
using a desktop or wireless device. The simplicity of the basic thin
clients makes them the least expensive, especially when you consider
our top-quality Refurbished models.
Thin Client Central carries a variety of basic terminals manufactured
by Wyse Winterm. Learn more about Wyse Winterms and view the entire Basic
Terminal product line from Wyse Winterm. Or if you prefer, you can
call us at 1-800-968-0373 or email us for more specific information.
Browser Thin Client Terminals
Browser thin clients feature all
of the capabilities of Basic thin clients with some additional functionality
and power. Based on Microsoft’s Windows CE embedded operating system
(formerly CE.net), browser terminals are the most popular models in the
Thin Client Central inventory. Windows CE features Internet Explorer
for local Web computing and has enough power built in to run a local
terminal emulation suite, making browser thin clients a popular choice
for green screen (dumb terminal) computer replacement. Plus, the operating
system can be custom-configured using the CE-supported Windows drivers
and peripherals, like wireless computing, USB, CD-ROM and smart cards.
Because of their efficiency and performance of a local browser, these
thin clients work well where task-based or transaction-based workers
also need to access the Web or Web-based applications. Kiosks using web
based applications are well served by browser thin clients. Browser thin
clients do require a persistent network connection, because most of the
computer processing still occurs on the central server. Call center,
customer service reps and retail users often use the browser thin clients,
so they can access web based information in addition to data from the
central server.
Thin Client Central carries a variety of browser thin client terminals
manufactured by Wyse Winterm and HP. View
the entire browser terminal product line from Wyse Winterm and HP Thin
Clients. Or if you prefer, you can call us at 1-800-968-0373 or email
us for more specific information.
Flexible Thin Client Terminals
Flexible Thin Client Terminals,
sometimes referred to as Line of Business or LOB thin clients run Windows
XP Embedded (XPe), Microsoft’s most powerful embedded OS. All of
the features of the browser Thin Clients are featured in the Flexible
Thin Client along with even more power for local processing, a local
Java Virtual Machine (JVM), the option to embed local applications, top-line
graphics and colors, and full Win32 API application support.
A Flexible Thin Client Terminal also supports the full catalog of Windows
peripherals and management tools, which gives the user PC-like flexibility
and easy integration into Windows environments. Flexible Thin Clients
can be custom configured to meet the exact needs of any application,
and are a great solution for users in businesses like package delivery
services, retail operations and airlines. It is the only Windows thin
client that can still operate if the network goes down, making it suitable
for cash drawers and other business-critical terminals.
The Flexible Thin Client has often been selected for use with multimedia
stations for training purposes, and almost any job that requires PC-like
flexibility. Expansion options are available such as multiple USB ports,
CD-ROM drives, a PCI slot and internal expansion slots. It is important
to note that these flexible models, while offering more flexibility and
power, are less secure systems, due to the fact that the XPe operating
system shares the same kernel with Windows XP on the PC.
Thin Client Central carries a variety of Flexible thin client terminals
manufactured by Wyse Winterm and HP. View
the entire Flexible terminal product line from Wyse Winterm and HP Thin
Clients. Or if you prefer, you can call us at 1-800-968-0373 or email
us for more specific information.
Linux Thin Client Terminals
Linux Thin Client Terminals are growing
in popularity, and are the most flexible thin clients due to the adaptability
of the open source operating system. A very thin version of Linux can
power a basic terminal, while a full featured version can create a Flexible
(LOB) terminal that is customizable to meet most business needs.
Linux Thin Client terminals are capable of running 32-bit Windows applications,
Unix and Linux applications via server-based computing, as well as access
the Web through a browser. Linux terminals can be designed to support
terminal emulation, local Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and custom applications
and a wide range of peripherals. The Linux operating system is inherently
internet friendly, making Linux Thin Client easier to integrate into
Web-centric environments.
The cost advantage of using open source software, as well as the flexibility,
manageability and security of Linux are all benefits of choosing the
Linux Thin Client Terminals manufactured by Wyse Winterm or HP.
Thin Client Central carries a variety of Linux Thin Client terminals
manufactured by Wyse Winterm and HP. View
the entire Linux terminal product line from Wyse Winterm and HP Thin
Clients. Or if you prefer, you can call us at 1-800-968-0373 or email
us for more specific information.
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