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the QMU thin-client project

the QMU thin-client project. Fraser Muir Director, IS and LRC. what is thin-client?.

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the QMU thin-client project

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  1. the QMU thin-client project Fraser Muir Director, IS and LRC

  2. what is thin-client? A thin-client is a client computer in a client-server architecture network which depends primarily on the central server for processing activities, and mainly focuses on conveying input and output between the user and the remote server. In contrast, a thick or fat client does as much processing as possible and passes only data for communications and storage to the server. Definition courtesy of Wikipedia

  3. perception vs reality

  4. why would you choose to follow the thin-client path (from an IT perspective)?

  5. the change process • change management • changing user perceptions of technology • re-skilling of IT staff from PC to TC

  6. outcomes All existing individual and IT lab computers are to be migrated and replaced with thin-client devices unless the work of the institution cannot be achieved by the use of this technology or by providing an alternative within a shared space. No individual will have a personal computer on their desk. This is an institutional imperative in line with project Re:Locate.

  7. implementation schedule

  8. benefits

  9. remote working

  10. energy saving

  11. blade servers 40% less energy than conventional servers HP BladeSystem 27% less energy than competitors thin-clients 17W per client max 90% reduction on our old PCs CRT to LCD migration funny; now tell me the specifics conscious procurement decision end-2004

  12. support

  13. extended equipment lifespan thin-client: 5-6 years

  14. disadvantages and our solutions

  15. computer aided design video and audio editing hardware dependent non-compliant software

  16. all eggs in one basket we had better make it a super-strength basket

  17. loss of local control • tackled early as a separate project • although staff were unable to install or change anything locally, support was improved and it was soon accepted (by most)

  18. final thoughts

  19. learn from our pain • choose your targets • get institutional buy-in at all costs • choose some academic and support staff to champion the technology • accentuate the benefits • accept that it will not meet everyone’s needs so have a contingency • experience depends on the client hardware

  20. smartcards wireless & TC laptops print, copy and scan “big picture” VoIP

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