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Frequently Asked Questions About NCD and Thin Client Computing
About NCD?
Founded in 1988, Network Computing Devices, Inc. (OTC
BB: NCDI) is a leading provider of innovative products and technology
for the thin client and Internet appliance market. The company's offerings
include its flagship Thinfrastructure family of products, comprising of
software for the management of thin clients and PCs, as well as the NC900
Business Network Computer X-terminal. NCD focuses on the future of server-based
computing as it expands to encompass thin clients, PCs, PDAs and other
mobile devices, and offers its customers the knowledge, experience, solutions
and services necessary to make it all work together seamlessly.
What is Thin Client Computing?
The term thin client originated in the 90's to describe
a new category of client devices such as NCs, X Terminals and Windows-based
Terminals (WBTs) that run "thin" operating systems locally as opposed
to the traditional "fat" PC operating systems (Win95, NT, etc.). Today,
the term thin client computing defines a network-based approach to information
processing that is comprised of both hardware and software elements. Together,
thin client hardware and software translates to simpler, more cost effective
access to information.
What is a Thin Client Device?
Thin clients are easy-to-administer, cost-effective
hardware devices that provide customers with access to centrally-controlled
applications.
What is Thin Client Software?
Thin client software accesses practically any operating
environment, permits local printing, audio and serial device support,
and provides tools to deliver simple, cost-effective remote management
and support of a thin client network, including both thin clients and
PCs.
What are the Benefits of Thin Client Computing?
Ease of management, rapid deployment and outstanding
reliability are the key benefits of thin client computing. Thin client
computing also delivers a reduced total cost of ownership, which includes
not only the up-front cost of the hardware, but also the price of installing,
supporting and updating the device over time.
Does Thin Client Computing Differ from the Terminal-Mainframe
Approach of the 1960's?
Apart from the very simple desktop management and
elimination of frequent desktop upgrades, thin client computing differs
greatly from the terminal-mainframe model in three primary ways:
What is the Difference between a Thin Client Device
and a Network Computer?
"Thin client device" is a generic term referring to
a device that displays or processes applications that reside remotely
on network-based servers. Typically, these applications reside and are
processed on Windows, UNIX or legacy hosts. Display processing takes place
locally.
Windows-based terminals are Windows-CE based devices that are optimized to access Microsoft Terminal Server (a multi-user version of Windows NT). These machines access Terminal Server through the embedded Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and do not require a third-party layered protocol. These terminals can access legacy environments through either client or server-based emulators. Network Computers, another type of thin client device, are optimized to access X11 applications running on UNIX servers. Network Computers can also access Windows applications residing on multi-user Windows NT applications servers via an ICA client. In addition to other thin client capabilities, the Network Computer supports a local Netscape Navigator browser and runs local Java-based applets (version 1.1). What is NCD Thinfrastructure?
NCD Thinfrastructure is a complete, end-to-end solution-not just devices, not just client management software -- for accessing, delivering, and managing information over networks. NCD Thinfrastructure includes:
What is the NCD ThinSTAR Famiy?
NCD ThinSTAR family is made up of Windows-based terminals
(WBTs) and Linux thin clients that provide cost-effective access to Windows
applications residing on multi-user network-based Windows NT application
servers. The NCD ThinSTAR family provides the enterprise user with the
easiest to install, administer and use desktop devices available.
What is the NCD ThinPATH Family?
The NCD ThinPATH software family is a tool box of software packages that enhances the functionality and flexibility of PCs, ThinSTAR terminals and Microsoft Windows Terminal Server and its embedded display protocol, RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol).
What are the NCD ThinPATH Software Products?
NCD ThinPATH PC-configures and manages PCs as thin clients to access server-based computing. ThinPATH PC reduces the cost of using PC desktops and also presents an ideal transition point for companies looking to migrate to thin client appliances. The user interface makes it simple to access applications, but it also protects the PC from unapproved desktop changes. Applications run from Citrix MetaFrame, Nfuse, Terminal Services, Web server or locally on the PC. NCD ThinPATH Portal-is an evolutionary tool that empowers your IT department to easily manage and deploy thin client desktops, whether they are NCD's award-winning ThinSTARs, other selected thin client devices, or PCs converted to thin clients by NCD's revolutionary ThinPATH PC software. ThinPATH Portal provides automated software deployment, centralized configuration distribution, and remote management. NCD ThinPATH Executive-a bundled software package that provides you the greatest flexibility and control in server-based computing. ThinPATH Executive includes:
ThinPATH Portal Annual Subscription Plus--provides one year of software updates and email technical support for ThinPATH PC, ThinPATH Portal and/or ThinPATH Executive. Purchase this service for added peace of mind and to avoid further upgrade charges within the given year. This package offers the added security of email technical support to ensure easy installation and continued smooth operation. |
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