Microsoft Solutions

Centralised application hosting. Effectively deliver applications across the enterprise to meet different needs, without straining network resources or exposing corporate data to unnecessary risks.

Cost-effective application management. Reduce the costs and challenges of maintaining desktop machines with applications that are frequently updated, infrequently used, or hard to install - or that need to be accessed over low-bandwidth connections.

Efficient application deployment. Use a local- or wide-area network to deliver high-performance computing resources to remote and mobile employees. Provide core Windows applications to users of legacy PCs or thin client devices.

Remote Troubleshooting. Give help desk staff the ability to view or control Terminal Services sessions, such as those in branch offices, providing faster customer service. IT administrators can remotely manage any computer running Windows Server and leverage the tight integration of Terminal Services with other features such as Active Directory services, Group Policy, Windows Management Instrumentation and the Microsoft Management Console.

Automated and dynamic administrator tasks. Utilise Systems Management Server to manage clusters of servers running Windows Terminal Server, enabling efficient, system-wide distribution and inventory of software. Support remote control port redirection and network or local printing* on client workstations (terminals) from Wyse Technology, Network Computing Devices, Boundless Corporation and Neoware Systems, running Windows CE or Windows XP Embedded along with Windows Server. Communicate administrator-level alerts and system events via the Terminal Services Management Pack in Microsoft Operations Manager.

Feature-rich terminal experience. Deliver high-performance computing capabilities to remote workstations with lower bandwidth. Enable clients running Terminal Services to connect to a pool of servers running Windows Terminal Server to help balance network loads and eliminate failure points. And use Client Connection Manager to enable administrators or end users to set up predefined connections to one or several servers for single-application or full-desktop access.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) encryption. Allows administrators to encrypt the RDP data transmitted between the server running Windows Terminal Server and Terminal Services clients at three different levels, with up to 128-bit bidirectional RC4 encryption.

FIPS encryption. Windows Server supports FIPS 140-1 encryption for organisations that require FIPS compliance. The FIPS encryption level uses 3DES/SHA1 encryption with 168-bit key.

Limit log-on attempts and connection time settings. Help prevent unauthorised access and server attacks and control server access time with individual or group policies.

User- or server-level security management features. Set security policies, including limiting redirects to local devices.

Desktop lock-down capabilities. Set system policies and add options to disconnect, log off and access Windows Server 2003 Security to Windows-based client desktops and Start menus.