Thin-Client/Server computing model removes almost all the vulnerabilities of hardware failures, OS crashes and data losses at Client System, which are so very common in an enterprise network having large number of hardware & software components. This book deals with the practical aspects of the technology.

Thin clients--which are nothing more than stripped-down PCs--are hot topics because they're cheaper computers for the corporation to service and run. Moving the corporate database to the Internet, Intranet, and Web--making it all a thin client--is what this book is about.

A thin client is a Network Computer that runs Windows programs, providing the infrastructure that enables an Intranet to reach its full potential. The benefits of thin client computers are the comparatively low cost and the ability to manage these machines centrally, providing convenience and efficiency. Employees who need computers but don't use them intensively can use thin clients to access corporate databases and corporate publishing through a Web browser, for email, for word processing, and even for GroupWare. This is a straightforward book that will be useful to officers, executives, supervisors, and many others who wish to implement and use thin clients on an Intranet.

A guide for beginners offers diagrams and instructions for creating and updating computer networks in the home and office, covering new technologies, troubleshooting, and security.

This book is an in-depth look at a hot new Windows-based technology--thin clients that reduce total cost of ownership by moving applications and administrative functions from the desktop to the server. This radical technology lets machines in the "dumb terminal" category run sophisticated Windows software, minus the costs and headaches of traditional PCs.

For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

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Both versions cover all introductory IT concepts topics and are appropriate for a full semester course, with or without a lab component. The comprehensive version offers more depth on business systems and societal issues. Designed to accommodate the computer competency needs of students from a broad spectrum of disciplines and interests, this best-selling text/supplements package provides an exceptionally well-illustrated overview of computing concepts and IT applications all in a format that allows instructors the flexibility to meet their courses' education objectives. It strikes a good balance between efficiency of presentation and content that holds students' interest and invites learning. Only topics critical to general information technology competency are covered in order to provide the breadth of topics necessary to the understanding that is applicable today and in the future.

For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.