Linux Thin Client Networks Design and Deployment
Features Gained in the Thin Design
Reuse of Current Personal Computers
Possible Reductions in Server Counts
Thin Client versus Client/Server Anticipated Costs
Project Staffing Size and Changes
Other Cost Savings to Consider
Executive and Management Issues
Thin Client Network Connections
Planning and Designing the Server
NFS Mounts and Shared Directories
Integrating Bandwidth Management for Remote Users
Implementing the User Software
Running Software from a Remote Server
Planning which User Software to Deploy
Connection to Legacy UNIX Servers
Connection to Legacy IBM Mainframes
Connection to Microsoft Windows Applications
Choosing the Right Thin Client
Turn-Key versus Customized Solutions
Starting the Appropriate Connection Method
Creating a Chooser for Multiple Connection Methods
Personal Computer Hardware Devices
Allowing the Server to Gain Access to USB Devices