Server Based Computing
What is Server Based Computing?
Server Based Computing Example:
A company has three branches. Previously it had to employ or contract IT maintenance staff at all three locations when computers needed fixing. With server-based computing, IT staff are only needed on one site. Plus, in the rare event that a terminal collapses at one of the other sites, staff can continue working just by switching terminals, so there’s no urgent need for a replacement unit.
In a normal office network, every user has a fairly powerful computer on which they run software. The server is used for central file storage and specific tasks such as file exchange and internet access.
With server-based computing, every user has a much smaller terminal, and all their day-to-day software is run from the server. Each terminal is little more than a screen and keyboard, although it can be an existing PC (an old one at that).
There are plenty of benefits
- Financial: because each terminal is smaller and less expensive than a PC.
- Security: because you centrally control all the software there’s a much lower risk of viruses.
- Facilities management: you can move staff between desks with no downtime.
- Maintenance: system maintenance is done in one place, on one machine.
Home-Working Benefits
Security and software management tools can be applied to home-working too; staff can access the same files and software they have at the office.
Business Continuity Benefits
Should your office become unusable due to flood, fire or other event, you can be up and running elsewhere, even at home, in a matter of minutes.
Principal offers a range of server-based computing products including Microsoft Remote Desktop Services. Call your Principal consultant on 0333 240 8130, or click the links below for more details.
What’s a server-based system going to look like to my staff?
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