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12 Mar

Setting Up a Thin Client Solution with Deschaine IT

Thin client computing is a cost-effective and efficient way for businesses to provide virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to their employees. In this blog post, we will discuss how Deschaine IT can help you set up a thin client solution using Wyse Management Suite, Igel OS, StratoDesk, and Teradici, using PXE from the thin client devices, such as Windows IOT, ThinOS, and ThinLinux devices like Raspberry Pi and Teradici.

What is Thin Client Computing?

Thin client computing is a type of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that allows users to access a remote desktop or virtual machine from a thin client device. Thin client devices are typically low-cost, low-power devices that rely on a server to perform most of the processing. This allows businesses to reduce hardware and maintenance costs while providing a secure and scalable solution for their employees.

Setting Up a Thin Client Solution with Deschaine IT

Deschaine IT can help you set up a thin client solution using Wyse Management Suite, Igel OS, StratoDesk, and Teradici, using PXE from the thin client devices. Here's how:

1. Wyse Management Suite: Wyse Management Suite is a software tool that allows you to manage and configure thin client devices from a central location. Deschaine IT can help you set up Wyse Management Suite and configure it to manage your thin client devices.

2. Igel OS: Igel OS is a Linux-based operating system designed for thin client devices. Deschaine IT can help you install Igel OS on your thin client devices and configure it to work with your VDI environment.

3. StratoDesk: StratoDesk is a thin client management software that allows you to manage and configure your thin client devices from a central location. Deschaine IT can help you set up StratoDesk and configure it to manage your thin client devices.

4. Teradici: Teradici is a hardware-accelerated remote display protocol that provides high-performance access to virtual desktops and workstations. Deschaine IT can help you set up Teradici and configure it to work with your VDI environment.

5. PXE Boot: PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) boot allows thin client devices to boot from a network server instead of a local hard drive. Deschaine IT can help you set up PXE boot for your thin client devices, allowing them to boot from the network and access your VDI environment.

Benefits of Thin Client Computing

Thin client computing offers several benefits for businesses, including:

1. Cost savings: Thin client devices are typically less expensive than traditional desktop computers, and they require less maintenance and support.

2. Security: Thin client devices are more secure than traditional desktop computers because they store no data locally. All data is stored on the server, which can be secured and backed up.

3. Scalability: Thin client computing allows businesses to easily scale up or down their VDI environment to meet changing business needs.

4. Centralized management: Thin client computing allows IT administrators to manage and configure thin client devices from a central location, reducing the time and effort required to maintain the VDI environment.

Conclusion

Deschaine IT can help you set up a thin client solution using Wyse Management Suite, Igel OS, StratoDesk, and Teradici, using PXE from the thin client devices. Thin client computing offers several benefits for businesses, including cost savings, security, scalability, and centralized management. Contact Deschaine IT today to learn more about how they can help you set up a thin client solution for your business.