scenarios but it is highly dependent on what sort of software needs to
be available. Standard productivity tools (read: MS Office) work
quite well in a TS environment and minimizes maintenance by
centralizing everything on the server instead of the workstation.
However, running graphics intensive programs and other specialized
applications would likely be more trouble than it is worth because of
the limitations of terminal services or because the apps are not
designed for terminal services.
From a purely technical perspective, terminal services in Windows 2008
is a significant leap forward from previous iterations. Properly
configured, many standard applications can be "streamed" to the
dekstop. In other words, you do NOT need to open a terminal services
window. To the user, it looks almost exactly as it would if it were
installed locally. Access can be granted by user or security groups
to only present software relevant to the user.
But at the end of the day.it is really dependent on what software
needs to be made available and the future needs in the lab may be.
TJ
On 2/1/10, Maureen Tumenas <mtumenas@berkshirecountryday.org> wrote:
> We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has been
> suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
> stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Maureen Tumenas
> Berkshire Country Day School
> Lenox, MA
>
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