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"We believe that centrally managed virtual desktops, published to thin clients, arethe future. They are the most efficient way to trim IT costs by reducing the timespent managing and securing desktop PCs," said Nikolaos Makris, 2X President.
WTC successfully combines VMware and 2X ThinClientServer
Wamego Telecommunications Co. (WTC) uses 2X ThinClientServer for Windows installedon a host with VMware ESX Server. The software integrates with Active Directory forthe login and access, whilst user connections and hardware settings can be adjustedso the software on the server is directed to the thin client. Users are directed tothe appropriate terminal server, depending on the way an account is set up on thethin client server.
A case study outlining WTCÂ's implementation of VMware with 2X ThinClientServer, isavailable on: http://www.vmware.com/customer s/stories/wtc_vdi.html
"I was looking for a product that would allow me to RDP to a VM XP box. I cameacross 2X ThinClientServer which handles authentication and control over which usercan connect where, using a very nice web interface. The install was easy. I setup awhole 2X system in VMware Workstation in about an hour. It worked like a champ...first time, said Jim Jones, Network Administrator at WTC Communications. A fulltestimonial available at: http://www.2x.com/thinclientse rver/reviews.htm
Obtaining the guide
The guide on desktop virtualization and how to achieve it using 2X ThinClientSeverand VMware server is available for download at: http://www.2x.com/virtualdeskt op/
About 2X ThinClientServer
2X ThinClientServer is the complete solution for central deployment, configurationand management of thin clients and user's connection settings. Both PCs converted 2thin clients and thin client devices from any vendor are supported via 2XThinClientOS. Thin client settings, screen size, terminal server type and name canbe controlled centrally by user, group or department. 2X ThinClientServer can limituser access to Citrix or 2X published applications, not a whole desktop. A freeversion of 2X ThinClientServer is available at: http://www.2x.com/pxes/downloa d.htm.
About 2X
2X Software Ltd - 2X - is a company developing software for the booming server-basedcomputing market. Thin client computing controls spiraling PC management costs,centralizes application and desktop management, improves security and performanceand allows users to work remotely. The companyÂ's product line includes: 2XThinClientServer Enterprise edition and PXES edition, 2X LoadBalancer for TerminalServices/Citrix, 2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services and 2X SecureRDPfor Windows Terminal Services. 2X is a privately held company with offices inFrankfurt, Cyprus, UK and Malta. Its management team is backed by years ofexperience in developing and selling network infrastructure software. 2X is aMicrosoft and RedHat partner. For more information visit: www.2x.com,www.2xsoftware.de (German), www.2xsoftware.it (Italian), www.2xsoftware.fr (French),www.2xsoftware.es (Spanish).
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