Chapter 4. Understanding the Costs and Benefits of a Terminal Server Solution

Now that you have a better understanding of the features of MetaFrame and Terminal Server, it is time to discuss planning the implementation. Proper planning is essential to ensure that the solution will meet your company's business needs.

If you are at the start of your thin client project, you will probably be expected by your management to justify the costs of the project versus the expected benefits. This chapter begins with a discussion of the costs and benefits of using server-based technology versus other available solutions. You will learn how to calculate the return on investment for your Terminal Server solution, what the costs and benefits involved are, and ...

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