 Server Systems What are Server Systems? Server Systems are based upon Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server* software. This software allows all terminals or thin clients to be hooked up directly to the server, instead of individual computers at each location. What are thin clients? Thin clients are extremely small footprint computers that allow connection to the server. Generally, they do not work unless they are connected to the server. All of the information and programs come from the Server. This is in contrast to having a whole computer that has it’s own hard drive and memory. What advantages do Server Systems have? Maintenance is much easier. When updates are done, they are performed on a single computer (server) instead of having to do the install on each individual computer in the business. Server Systems allow access to programs through the Internet and allow for branch offices to utilize the same system. When does it make sense to use a Server based System? For new installations, the break-even point financially is about 4-5 terminals. In respect to maintainability and performance the break-even point is about 3 – 4 terminals. How many terminals can a Server based System Handle? The practical limit is about 30 terminals. The number of thin clients that can be supported depends on the type of CPU used and amount of memory in the Server. We would be glad to discuss your situation and determine if a Server system is right for you. * Microsoft, Windows, and the
Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States, other countries, or both.
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