- Windows 2003 Terminal Servers -
The Windows Terminal Server is growing in popularity and acceptance across the small business community. These servers offer users a rich, productive Windows style operating environment, while removing many of the PC based support challenges from the business.
Instead of a PC on every desk, inexpensive Thin Client devices are deployed. Users have all the software they need at their disposal, but they are prohibited from introducing support issues into the business by loading their own software, potential exposing network resources to viruses or other dangerous software.
Since all data and software reside on a single server, there is one single point of management for both software installation and data backup. If a Thin Client device fails, the users information is unaffected, the failed device can be quickly replaced and the end user is right back up and running with little or no interruption to their work.
However, for all the benefits they offer, Terminal Servers can be somewhat complex to install and maintain effectively. Many times we find that customers are getting Terminal Servers installed and working at a minimum level, but little or nothing is being done to truly integrate these systems into a secure, stable computing environment. Operating System updates need to be managed, security and shared resources need to be properly defined and deployed and other ongoing management issues need to be addressed.
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