Cloud Terminal using PCoIP Technology, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Zero Client

Project  Name : Cloud Terminal using PCoIP Technology, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Zero Client.

Student Name : Alaaeddin AlQazzaz

                                      

                                        Ahmad AlAsta

Tools Requirement :

1.      Teradici Arch Published Desktop.

2.      VMware

3.      Teradici

Project  Overview :

In today’s client/server world, the normal for most office, commercial or industrial applications is a dedicated PC or workstation running an application and accessing a variety of peripheral devices locally. The PC is then connected to a network server for backup and other uploading or downloading functions.

This  architecture has draw backs e.g.:-

ü  More cost.

ü  Single point of service, no mobility.

ü  Less security: data transfer between workstations and data centers, local storage, etc..

ü  Increasing space requirements.

ü  Running application without modification.

This architecture has a variety of high costs:

ü   A PC or workstation is expensive to purchase – PCs or workstations can cost $400 to several thousand dollars, depending on configuration.

ü  The cost of operating system and client access licenses for communication between client and server.

ü  Support cost for PC-based applications  can be in the range  of $300 to $500 per year for PC based systems.

ü  Windows-based virus protection can cost another $25-100 per workstation.

ü  Standard PC hardware has unreliable moving parts such as hard drives and fans, with expected life cycles of only three to five years  and other high maintenance costs associated with a dedicated PC.

ü  Power consumption cost.

References

[1] Teradici Arch Published Desktop Installation Guide.

 [2] VMware white paper: VMware view 4 with PCOIP information guide.
[3] Fuijtsu white paper: Centralized Desktop Infrastructure.
[4] Dell white paper: Zero Client computing.
[5] Teradici web site: http://www.teradici.com/ 
[6] HP web site: http://www.hp.com