Windows NT Thin Client Solutions: Implementing Terminal Server and Citrix MetaFrame

A comprehensive treatment of implementation considerations, Windows NT Thin Client Solutions: Implementing Terminal Server and Citrix Metaframe is an invaluable resource for system architects, system engineers, and network administrators who are integrating thin client technology into their networks. This book is a critical resource to help you evaluate the potential benefits of thin client technology for your specific network environment. Each stage of implementation is covered in detail, including:

7 Solutions for a wide variety of corporate networks, from single-server operations to multiple-server international enterprise networks
7 Expert advice on determining desktop, client infrastructure, and wide area network requirements
7 Vital information on integrating Citrix MetaFrame with Microsoft Terminal Server, a critical task for networks that use other operating systems in addition to Windows NT
7 Authoritative material on how to successfully install, optimize, and troubleshoot applications in a multi-user environment

Aimed at readers with technical knowledge and an understanding of the big picture, Windows NT Thin Client Solutions: Implementing Terminal Server and Citrix MetaFrame takes a practical look at the repopularized architecture of server-base application execution. Authors Todd W. Mathers and Shawn R. Genoway do a good job of presenting the ins and outs of combining Microsoft's Terminal Server Edition (TSE) and Citrix's MetaFrame products in the enterprise.

The book begins with logical overviews of NT TSE and Citrix MetaFrame. The authors illustrate the considerable benefits of extending TSE with MetaFrame to address scalability, management, and compatibility concerns. A section covering server management, hardware configurations, and workstation hardware requirements follows. The first part of the book wraps up with a discussion of the OSI model, transport protocols, and LAN versus WAN configurations.

Part 2 presents the planning process involved in the implementation. The authors cover the crucial topics of defining policies, training users, establishing security and auditing policies, and managing user accounts. They also detail installation and configuration and Web implementations. The authors include numerous flowcharts and easy-to-read diagrams and offer their own personal experiences with Author's Note and Tip boxes. If you're considering thin client solutions, this guide is a definitive reference. --Stephen W. Plain