2X Enables Desktop Virtualization with 2X ThinClientServer
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Frankfurt, Germany, 04 August 2006 - 2X today published a guide
demonstrating how to implement desktop virtualization within a
company at no extra cost. Using VMware server and 2X ThinClientServer,
companies can convert existing desktops to thin clients, and have
them connect to a virtual machine on one, or more, central VMware
servers. This solution is based on 2X ThinClientServer PXES edition,
obtainable for free, and VMware server, also available at no cost.
The virtual desktop runs Windows XP, and can use the same license
already in use by the company.
"We believe that centrally managed virtual desktops, published to
thin clients, are the future. They are the most efficient way to trim
IT costs by reducing the time spent 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 installed on a host with VMware ESX Server. The software
integrates with Active Directory for the login and access, whilst
user connections and hardware settings can be adjusted so the
software on the server is directed to the thin client. Users are
directed to the appropriate terminal server, depending on the way an
account is set up on the thin client server.
A case study outlining WTC's implementation of VMware with 2X
ThinClientServer, is available on:
http://vmware.com/customers/stories/wtc_vdi.html
"I was looking for a product that would allow me to RDP to a VM XP
box. I came across 2X ThinClientServer which handles authentication
and control over which user can connect where, using a very nice web
interface. The install was easy. I setup a whole 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 full
testimonial available at:
http://www.2x.com/thinclientserver/reviews.htm
Obtaining the guide
The guide on desktop virtualization and how to achieve it using 2X
ThinClientSever and VMware server is available for download at:
http://www.2x.com/virtualdesktop/
About 2X ThinClientServer
2X ThinClientServer is the complete solution for central deployment,
configuration and management of thin clients and user's connection
settings. Both PCs converted 2 thin clients and thin client devices
from any vendor are supported via 2X ThinClientOS. Thin client
settings, screen size, terminal server type and name can be
controlled centrally by user, group or department. 2X
ThinClientServer can limit user access to Citrix or 2X published
applications, not a whole desktop. A free version of 2X
ThinClientServer is available at: www.2x.com/pxes/download.htm.
About 2X
2X Software Ltd - 2X - is a company developing software for the
booming server-based computing market. Thin client computing controls
spiraling PC management costs, centralizes application and desktop
management, improves security and performance and allows users to
work remotely. The company's product line includes: 2X
ThinClientServer Enterprise edition and PXES edition, 2X LoadBalancer
for Terminal Services/Citrix, 2X ApplicationServer for Windows
Terminal Services and 2X SecureRDP for Windows Terminal Services. 2X
is a privately held company with offices in Frankfurt, Cyprus, UK and
Malta. Its management team is backed by years of experience in
developing and selling network infrastructure software. 2X is a
Microsoft and RedHat partner. For more information visit: www.2x.com,
www.2xsoftware.de (German), 2xsoftware.it (Italian), http://www.
2xsoftware.fr (French), www.2xsoftware.es (Spanish).
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
For more information:
Please email Tamara Borg on tamara@2x.com
2X Software Ltd:
Tel: (+49) 69 710456-424; Fax: (+49) 69 710456-450
URL: www.2x.com.
