When Not to Use Terminal Server
Just like you need to be able to recognize situations in which Terminal Server is an ideal fit, you also need to be able to quickly recognize where other solutions might work better. Following is a list of five common situations in which the use of Terminal Server is not recommended:
Applications requiring heavy calculation Users who often run processor-intensive applications, such as developers, spreadsheet power-users, and report designers, will significantly tax the resources of the server. Be careful when having them run their applications on Terminal Server; they will take up a large piece of the processing time, leaving less for other Terminal Server users. Although Terminal Server is likely the best solution ...
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