Introduction
What
is 2X ApplicationServer and How Does it Work?
2X ApplicationServer XG provides vendor independent virtual
desktop and application delivery from a single platform. Accessible from
anywhere with the 2X Cloud Portal, 2X ApplicationServer XG allows you to publish
full desktops and applications within a virtual environment, improving desktop
manageability, security and performance.
2X ApplicationServer XG
extends Windows Terminal Services by using a customized shell and virtual
channel applications using the Microsoft RDP protocol. It supports all
major Hypervisors from Microsoft, VMware, Citrix and
more enabling the publishing of virtual desktops and
applications to the
2X Client.
The product includes powerful universal printing and
scanning functionality, high capacity resource based load balancing and
management features.
With the
2X
ClientManager Module for 2X ApplicationServer XG you can also centrally
manage user connections, thin client and PCs converted into thin clients using
the free
2XOS.
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.
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.
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.