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Server-based Thin client computing from PC&L |
Citrix MetaFrame™ 1.8 takes Microsoft Windows® 2000
to a higher level with end-to-end enterprise-class command and control,
enterprise-wide application portals and information access on demand
- to any user, anywhere.
Rapid delivery of business-critical applications, across the
extended enterprise — on the Web and other networks — requires a robust,
centralized application delivery and management capability. It must be scalable,
reliable, manageable and secure. And it must offer predictability in terms of
performance, user experience and cost.
Citrix MetaFrame for Windows 2000 Servers empowers you with
the end-to-end command and control that enterprise-class computing demands.
Features for MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows 2000 Servers
Enterprise Class Mgmt
- Systems
- Applications
- Users
Web Application Publishing
- Integration
- Personalization
- Control
Flexible Application Access on demand
- Applications
- Devices
- Connections
Literature
MetaFrame
Fast Facts
(PDF: 270KB, 2 pages)
Feature list for MetaFrame™ 1.8 for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Servers.
MetaFrame
for Windows 2000 Servers Brochure
(PDF: 932KB, 6 pages)
Introducing MetaFrame™ 1.8 for Microsoft Windows® 2000 Server. Full throttle
performance to meet today's demanding IT challenges.
MetaFrame
Features Guide
(PDF: 989KB, 16 pages)
From Load Balancing to Installation Management. MetaFrame has the features that
IT managers have been demanding.
NFuse
Overview
(PDF: 1.0MB, 6 pages)
NFuse
FAQ
(PDF: 55KB, 19 pages)
Find Answers to your questions about NFuse.
Heterogeneous Computing
Environments. While Microsoft Terminal Server supports Windows-based devices and
IP-based connections, MetaFrame delivers Windows-based application access to
virtually all types of client hardware, operating platforms, network connections
and LAN protocols. As a result, organizations can keep their existing
infrastructure, yet still deploy the most advanced, 32-bit Windows-based
applications across the enterprise.
- Client Devices. MetaFrame
provides value-added functionality for all types of Windows clients including Windows 95,
Windows CE, Windows NT Workstation, Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.x systems.
MetaFrame also supports non-Windows clients including DOS, UNIX, Mac OS, Java and OS/2
Warp and a broad range of client hardware including legacy PCs, Pentium PCs, Windows-based
terminals, network computers, wireless devices and information appliances.
- Network Connections.
MetaFrame connects users to the network through standard telephone lines, WAN links (T1,
T3, 56Kb, X.25), broadband connections (ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM), wireless connections,
corporate intranets and the Internet.
- LAN Protocols. MetaFrame
supports popular LAN and WAN protocols including TCP/IP, IPX, SPX, NetBIOS, and direct
asynchronous connections.
Enterprise-Scale Management.
Organizations building enterprise computing systems around Microsoft Terminal Server will
want MetaFrame for its robust management tools that scale systems and simplify the support
of multiple applications and thousands of users enterprise-wide. Servers can be added
easily and transparently without touching user desktops. Applications can be administered
across multiple servers from a single location. With MetaFrame software, organizations can
cost-effectively manage and support large enterprises as they grow in size and complexity.
- Systems Management Tools.
These tools provide greater manageability, scalability and security, enabling
administrators to reduce the computing costs and resources needed to support users and
systems. Citrix Load Balancing Services allow multiple MetaFrame and WinFrame servers to
be grouped into a unified “server farm” to meet the needs of a growing user
base. As the size of the organization increases, administrators can simply add additional
MetaFrame servers for more horizontal scalability. To protect network data, SecureICA
Services offer end-to-end RSA RC5 encryption for the ICA data stream.
- Application Management Tools.
These tools simplify and accelerate the initial deployment and subsequent updates of
applications across the enterprise. Application Publishing utilities make it easy for
administrators to deploy applications across multiple MetaFrame and WinFrame servers from
a single point. Application Launching & Embedding (ALE) facilitates easy integration
of Windows- and Web-based applications without rewriting code, saving time and money. The
ReadyConnect Client can be predefined with published applications, phone numbers, IP
addresses, server names and connection options prior to first-time installation,
facilitating rapid, mass deployment of applications throughout the enterprise.
- User Management Tools. To
improve the productivity of end-users and IT professionals, MetaFrame is equipped with
tools such as Session Shadowing, which allows administrators to take control of a single
user or multiple users’ sessions for support, diagnosis and training. With the
Automatic Client Update utility, Citrix ICA client software can be updated automatically
from the server, reducing the time and expense associated with physically
“touching” every client machine to install new client software.
Seamless Desktop Integration.
MetaFrame offers an enhanced user experience by providing complete access to all
local system resources, including full 16-bit stereo audio, local drives, COM
ports and local printers. Although applications run remotely from the server,
they look, feel and perform as though they are running locally. By
