Introduction
What
is 2X ApplicationServer and How Does it Work?
2X
ApplicationServer is an application that provides vendor independent virtual
desktops and applications. Accessible from anywhere. 2X ApplicationServer allows
you to publish full desktops and applications within a virtual environment,
improving desktop manageability, security and performance.
2X
ApplicationServer extends Windows Terminal Services by using a customized shell
and virtual channel applications using the Microsoft RDP protocol.
2X
ApplicationServer supports a number of different technologies, including
Microsoft Terminal Server , VMware, Oracle VirtualBox, Microsoft Virtual Server,
Microsoft Hyper-V, Virtual Iron, and Parallels, to allow the publishing of
virtual applications and desktops to the 2X Client. Virtual objects are load
balanced over all available machines while automatically releasing unused
resources.
How
Does it Work?
When a
client requests a virtual desktop, the system finds a guest on one of the least
loaded hosts and starts or restores the guest connection. Using Microsoft
RDP protocol, the virtual desktop is presented to the user.
Thin client
computing is solving the growing management problem of fat clients (PC’s),
allowing employees to roam easily and seamlessly, improving performance.
Companies that have migrated to a thin client environment consistently see
huge savings on support, hardware and upgrade costs. In a world where energy use
is an increasing concern, implementing a thin client environment improves energy
costs as well. A study conducted by Bloor Research shows that "Deploying
thin client technology across enterprises can cut costs by up to 70%".
2X
ApplicationServer System Requirements
2X
Publishing Agent and 2X SecureClientGateway are preferably installed on the
following operating systems: Windows 2008/R2Server/Enterprise Server; Windows
2003 Server/Enterprise Server; Windows 2000 Server/Advanced.
2X Terminal
Server Agent must be installed on Windows 2008/R2Server/Enterprise Server with
Terminal Services enabled; Windows 2003 Server/Enterprise Server with Terminal
Services enabled; Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server with Terminal Services
enabled.
2X Client
is approved for the following operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows 2003,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows CE, Windows Embedded, Mac 10.5.x
and above. 2X Client is now available for iOS (iPhone and iPad) and for
Android.
The 2X
Client is also approved for the following 32-bit Linux distributions: Ubuntu
8.04, Ubuntu 8.10, Ubuntu 9.04, Ubuntu 9.10, OpenSuse 11.1, Fedora Core 9,
Fedora Core 11, CentOs 5.2, VectorLinux 6.0.
NOTE:
The 30-day trial version and the full version of the application have the same
features. After the 30-day trial period has expired, the only action necessary
will be to enter a valid license key on the Licensing page. Re-installation will
not be necessary. Please refer to the
‘Licensing’
chapter in this manual for more information.