Thin Client Networking

[Guest]

I am about to inherit a small army (actually about 10) of 'thin client'
Tablet PC's running on Windows XP Embedded. I am looking to to use these
strictly as 'terminals' which are wirelessly connected to a 'server' (Running
XP Pro SP2). The main goal is to access and use applications/files/other
resources ON the server, and use the clients as video display and I/O
ONLY....no storage capability on the tablets.

I have tried configuring a smaller series of remote desktop connections (3-6
using VNC), with only moderate success.....the resources on the host were
being stretched very thin.

File security is a big concern, likewise is the ability to display files
from larger applications on the terminals. Simple file sharing isn't going
to solve my problem, so how do I configure a network that uses resources
strictly off the host/server.

I have done several searches on the microsoft site, but without knowing
exactly what I'm searching for.

If someone could provide an explanation, or a link I would be forever
grateful.

Regards,

Dominik

 

[Rube]

Look into Terminal Services.
(Requires Windows 200X server + additional TS licenses though. . .)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/termserv.mspx

 

[Guest]

Thanks Rube....I've been encouraged by several members here to pursure this
direction.

Regards,

Dominik

 

[Kenny S]

also look at my site. www.computerboom.net if you want to use XP home or Pro
as a terminal server.
there is a program called winconnect XP