In modern conditions, an ordinary personal computer at the
workplace is becoming ineffective and even inhibiting the entire business tool.
Therefore, increasingly companies choose a thin client for the work of their
employees. This diskless computer is used to enter information and display the
program interface, the size of a home router. The thin client operates using a
light operating system and transfers most of the information processing tasks
to the server via the network.
Thin Client Benefits
Thin clients (or terminal computers, or client computers)
are chosen with the aim of saving on hardware, software, and maintenance,
without compromising operational efficiency. The advantages of thin clients in
the case of the desire to minimize enterprise costs are obvious:
- such computers are cheaper than conventional PCs because they do not have built-in storage media;
- thin clients are unified: they have the same set of programs, do not need personal debugging and configuration;
- capable of scalability of a single system for an expanding team;
- the economic efficiency of thin clients is also in security: all user information is stored on the server and regularly backed up, thin clients are provided with OS “from the manufacturer”, are most protected from breakdowns. Maintenance costs are almost completely absent.
Thin Client Comparison and Review
Comparison of thin clients - an individual solution in each
case. A terminal computer will help reduce initial investment in job creation.
When it comes to buying thin clients, a market review becomes an extremely
important step.
Thin clients from the Smart Office company will help the
company reduce costs by refusing to purchase licenses for Windows, configure
software and purchase system units. Client computers work in the terminal
(kiosk) mode, connecting directly to the terminal server without the ability to
work locally on the computer.
The first parameter that you should pay attention to when
choosing is the number of users (jobs): up to 20 or more. Depending on this,
you can choose a thin client according to server performance parameters - the
number of processors, the amount of hard drives, etc. The Smart Office company
offers terminal servers on the Windows Server platform for rent, which is much
more profitable and more expedient than a purchase.
Support for the PCoIP protocol is also important - hardware
or software. Using the PCoIP protocol, thin clients transfer data from the
remote desktop to the server. A hardware solution generates and processes information
on a computer, and a software solution through applications. The presence of
digital ports will also be an important parameter for choosing a thin client -
for connecting a monitor (DVI-D and DVI-I) and other devices: USB 2.0, PS / 2
(for mouse and keyboard), Mic-In and Head-Out, and others. The amount of RAM
(flash memory) for a thin client and a graphics chipset are needed if the
user’s work is associated with the processing of graphic information and the
need to connect widescreen monitors.
How to connect a thin
client?
A smart client based on the Raspberry Pi 3 B + from the Nexgen
IT Solutions and Services is the optimal choice with minimal costs and
settings. This compact computer is characterized by high performance and wide
functionality, suitable for organizations with a large number of employees.
You can connect a thin client both independently and with
the help of Nexgen IT Solutions and Services specialists. By phone 909-467-6777
you can ask all your questions.
