~terry
Tue, Nov 10, 1998 (08:34)
seed
From http://www.microsoft.com/management/wshobj2.htm#INSTALL
Microsoft� Windows� operating system-based Terminal Server is a new
technology built for the Windows NT� Server operating system,that delivers
the Windows experience to desktops that can't run Windows today. This new
technology will provide enterprise customers with a compelling new
extension to the Windows-based computing environment that combines low
total cost of ownership, the familiar 32-bit Windows user interface, and
the power and choice of the Windows operating system family.
Terminal Server will be able to bring Windows 32-bit functionality to the
low-end Windows 3.1 installed and the UNIX and Macintosh platforms
(non-Windows connectivity is provided through the pICAsso add-on from
Citrix). This currently represents a large portion of the desktop market.
Deployments of Terminal Server will allow these customers to deliver the
Windows 32-bit experience and applications to users of existing non-Win32�
application programming interface desktops.
One of the exciting things about the Terminal Server is that it allows you
to access Windows applications from a new class of low-cost, thin-client
device called a "Windows-based Terminal." Terminal Server makes the
Windows-based Terminal the perfect terminal upgrade device for your
task-based workers.
~terry
Tue, Nov 10, 1998 (08:35)
#1
And more from the same site:
Terminal Server provides clients access to Windows-based applications
running entirely on the server and supports multiple client sessions on
the server. The server manages all computing resources for each client
connected to the server and provides all logged-in users with their own
environment. The server receives and processes all key strokes and mouse
clicks sent by the remote client, and directs all display output, for both
the operating system and applications, to the appropriate client. The
server also manages each remote client connection. Encryption of passwords
and data is supported. After logging on, users have access to all of their
authorized network resources and can run the applications made available
to them on the server.
Because it supports virtually all of the applications supported by Windows
NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server provides Windows-based clients and
Windows-based terminals access to 16- and 32-bit Windows-based
applications running on the server.
Remote Desktop Protocol
The Terminal Server remote desktop protocol "T-Share" provides the
connection between the client and server. The protocol is based on the
International Telecommunications Union's T.120 protocol, an
international-standard, multichannel-conferencing protocol. T-Share is
optimized for high-bandwidth enterprise networks and is designed to
support encrypted communications.
Terminal Server Beta 1 Clients
Microsoft Terminal Server Client displays the server's desktop and
currently running applications on the client. Terminal Server Client
supports a range of desktop hardware including:
Personal computers running Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 95.
Personal computers running Windows for Workgroups 3.11.
Windows-based terminals available from various manufacturers.