2X has announced the release of the 2X Server Based Computing Guide, which describes ways how to optimise IT network infrastructures while cutting hardware, energy and administration costs.

Businesses worldwide face an escalating desktop PC management problem requiring tremendous resources, both in staff and capital. As a result, the typical IT infrastructure has become increasingly complex, resource-intensive, and expensive.

The Guide supports IT decision makers and administrators with all the necessary information to choose the right SBC solution for their Network infrastructure. It is divided into two main parts. Part one describes different application publishing scenarios with 2X ApplicationServer and 2X LoadBalancer on Windows Terminal Server. The second part explains how to convert a network in a native thin client environment

connecting to Virtual Desktops, Linux and Windows

Terminal Servers and publishing applications to the 2X ThinClientServer multiple OS desktop.

Server Based Computing Core advantages

Less administration – Allows central management of users, patches software, (updates and upgrades) data, and backups

Hardware independence – Supports virtually all client devices and computer hardware and very low system

Reducing energy costs – Thin clients have a very low system requirement and less energy consumption than standard PCs

Easy access – Employees, customers and partners telework / roam more easily using published desktops and applications

Reduction in TCO (total cost of ownership reduction) by up to 50 per cent.