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Can I use a virtual server running on an xp client machine to host an application and then use RWW to connect to it?
I am trying to setup a way for remote users to connect via VPN to an application running on a SBS 2008 system. I have discovered that I can not run TServer on the SBS machine and that I need to have a second server to run the Terminal Service. Is there a way to setup an XP client machine with hyper V 2008 running on it and put the application on it and use Remote Web Workplace to connect to that Virtual server over the vpn? Can 5 or 6 remote clients connect to the virtual machine at the same time like you can with Terminal Server?
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While you could put a VM on your existing SBS server. It's not recommended as Remote Desktop Services will hit CPU and memory good. And SBS is a beast already just by itseld. It's typically better to get another system for this role. I'd only consider this for a short term solution.
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Let me see if I can summarize the possible options. 1. I can only connect to an machine with RWW one user at a time. Unlike Terminal Services which allows multiple connections. So that is not going to work. 2. I can setup a VM on the SBS server and install Terminal Server on it and purchase the necessary licenses on it based on the number of clients that are needed. This reduces the cost of a new server machine and server OS but is not the best senerio. 3. The best option is to purchase a system that is able to handle the server OS. Purchase the server OS, purchase Terminal Server software and license need for client connections.
I already use SonicWall for the VPN so that is done.
Is Citrix an option? Has anyone used it as a solution in place of Terminal Server. Any idea as to how it compare in overall cost? I am working with a non-profit with limited resources and would like to propose the best options based on cost and maintenance and client use.
I already use SonicWall for the VPN so that is done.
Is Citrix an option? Has anyone used it as a solution in place of Terminal Server. Any idea as to how it compare in overall cost? I am working with a non-profit with limited resources and would like to propose the best options based on cost and maintenance and client use.
Citric is the Cadillac f terminal solutions. Cool features, luxurious, EXPENSIVE. you won't save money going citrix.
Citrix is add-on to terminal services. So unless you need the additional features it offers just stick with terminal services alone.
Instead of creating a VM running ontop of XP, you might consider just installing a real server on that same hardware.