Introduction to DISKLESS PC

How to beat the high cost of computing

Users want:Simplicity and ease of use

Access to data and applications

High performance

• IT managers want:– Flexibility– Easy administration and

management– Less failures– “Bulletproof” security– Compatibility with future

environments– Scalability

“Corporate” wants: Competitive advantage Increased productivity Lower costs Return on investment

Disadvantages of using Conventional PC model.

◦ Higher price◦ Costly administration◦ Difficult to manage

Hard to deploy applications

◦ Lower reliability / useful life “Planned obsolescence”

◦ High power consumption◦ Inherently insecure

Viruses Data / application theft, “tampering”

◦ Grow more complex over time

What is a DISKLESS PC?

• A server-based computing solution.

• Does not “run” applications locally.

• No hard disk required on each node.

• Run latest software with blazing speed even on 486 systems.

What is server-based computing?

•All data is stored on the server

•All applications are deployed, supported, and executed at the server, not the desktop

Only keystrokes, mouse clicks, and GUI info travel across the network (or the Internet)

User Desktop

•All applications running from server are displayed at the desktop

The best of everythingThe best of everything•Low Total Cost of Ownership• Easy administration•Applications and data are centrally managed•Nodes are centrally managed•Easy to deploy applications•Easy to troubleshoot problems• High reliability / long life

•Low power consumption •High security and control over users.•Access to Windows applications

•Thousands of off-the-shelf applications•Ability to run multiple session

•Very flexible

The best of everythingThe best of everything

Everything is managed at the central server

Faster and easier application deployment and upgradeBetter software version consistencyLess hardware to maintainLess IT staff required to support more end usersMore freedom for users to move around / roam Less downtime

Increased end user productivityFaster customer responsivenessIncreased customer satisfaction

• Requires less IT staff/time• Remote Setup & administration• Backup at the server• Data Uniformity/Security• Application deployment overnight & centralized• Uses a fraction of the electricity of a PC

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TCO is a concept used to better understand the cost elements of deployment of a particular IT modelElements of TCO include (but not limited to):•Hardware and software acquisition (capital) costs•Support costs•Both IT tech support and “informal” end-user support

What is TCO? Cont’d

•Hardware and software upgrade and maintenance costs•Hardware and software deployment costs•Network administration and management costs•Training costs•Downtime (lost revenue) costs•Power consumption costs

How is TCO impacted by DISKLESS PC• Installing DISKLESS PC can

20% to 60% in TCO

What industries can benefit from using DISKLESS PC?

• Manufacturing• Utilities • Information• Healthcare & Social Assistance• Communications• Finance and Insurance• Retail / Wholesale Trade• Education / Computer Institutes • Government / Public/• Administration• Accommodation & Food Services• Transportation & Warehousing

What environments will benefit from

DISKLESS PC

•Multiple replicated sites (branch offices)•Highly standardized IT offices•Remote computing / access•Kiosks•Task-based workers (customer service desk, circulation, cataloging, order entry, call center, payroll, etc.)

What environments will benefit from DISKLESS PC?

Cont’d

•Basic office automation (Word, Excel, Database, etc.) •High-use applications used by a grouping (ex. new customer set up, sales/usage analysis) and executed on central servers•Offices with limited tech support •Upgrading older equipment / standardizing on / shift to new platform

How can I determine if I need DISKLESS PC?

If you are looking for:•Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)•Freedom from regular hardware upgrades.•High quality and reliability•Rapid software and hardware deployment•Reduced help desk demands•Faster troubleshooting

How can I determine if I need DISKLESS PC? Cont’d

•Increased security and elimination of viruses•Lower administrative costs•Less maintenance•Superior desktop management•Improved user training•Access data from anywhere•Silent operation

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