Terminal server remote desktop multipoint server - please help with recommendations for 3 PCs!
Does it make sense to use terminal server / remote desktop services / multipoint server for a client that needs 3 new PCs. They have 7 total PCs, so in the end, there'd be 7 desktops going to be replaced.
they are in a workgroup with win xp as the 'server' that is not being used.
what is the general config needed? Server 2008 with ts role and another server 2008 for the file sharing? those could be virtualized under VM ware? Or Hyper V on the same server?
so you save money on the desktops (just use dumb terminals?!) but you spend it on the server and 2 Windows server OSs? where's it start to pay (how many PCs?).
There's a line of business app running sql express (free?) on the 'server'.
some PCs have local printers connected via USB. you lose that with dumb terminals? you have to get all printers on the network?
thanks!
they are in a workgroup with win xp as the 'server' that is not being used.
what is the general config needed? Server 2008 with ts role and another server 2008 for the file sharing? those could be virtualized under VM ware? Or Hyper V on the same server?
so you save money on the desktops (just use dumb terminals?!) but you spend it on the server and 2 Windows server OSs? where's it start to pay (how many PCs?).
There's a line of business app running sql express (free?) on the 'server'.
some PCs have local printers connected via USB. you lose that with dumb terminals? you have to get all printers on the network?
thanks!
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roaming is where it really pays off? LogMeIn is a free app and works as good as TS? or am I showing my ignorance?
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they use remote access now via logmein.
the all in one - what OS(es?) are involved? vs. a more secure way?
And the hardware?
A new Dell might cost something like, lets say, $700? with win 7 (no monitor and while they need office, let;s leave it out of the math) so for 2100 you have all the hardware you need for thick client, right? .
a wyse terminal is $250 - $300 and you need 3 (same as above - no monitor) right? then you need
server 2008 with TS role - $600?
TS cals - how much each?
win server cals? do you need those in addition to TS CALs?
a hardware server for the 2008
and for now, theyu'll continue to access files through the win xp workstation acting as a server.
can you fill in the blanks on price and other details?