Understanding Thin-Client/Server Computing (Strategic Technology Series)

By Joel P. Kanter

This book is an in-depth look at a hot new Windows-based technology--thin clients that reduce total cost of ownership by moving applications and administrative functions from the desktop to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572317442
• ISBN13: 9781572317444
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Microsoft Pr
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Good, but influenced by Microsoft

My context is as a student researching Thin Client computing. This book provides excellent coverage of Winframe. However, it is very Microsoft-centric with comments on migrating from "legacy" Unix systems to NT. YMMV.

Excellent reference on Citrix WinFrame technology

As a VAR that implements financial software on NT systems this book served as a real insight and guide into the Citrix methodology for implementing an effective method of accessing centralized data. The book also brought out what it takes to maintain the system for an end user in terms that they can understand - dollars and hours.

Super explanation of how and why one should use WinFrame

Because of this book we were able to make the decision to implement the system easier. After implementation in our college we have used this book as our instructional text both for students and systems operators.

A must read for IT professionals

Working at a top 5 technology consulting firm, and seeing the everyday hassels of PC's, Citrix's turn-key solution in the next big thing. I was highly anticpating this book and it did not dissapoint. It came complete with references for other companies that use WinFrame and did a pretty good job of describing the technology at work. (even a novice could understand this technology) Good book!

This book gave a good understanding of the Citrix technology

After reading this book, I felt confident in recommending the Citrix approach for my companies increasing need for reliable, centralized data access. This book did a good job of describing the technology and what was involved from both hardware and personnel resources. It was a little light in describing any of the competing technologies that exist.If you are thinking about implementing Citrix's WinFrame product, I would strongly recommending this book as a must read. Even if you are having a consultant perform the installation, you will be better equipped to help with the management responsibilities that will be required in a project of this size and importance.