Windows Terminal Server

The optional Terminal Server is a multi-user Windows application server. Terminal Server supports enterprise wide application deployment using a thin client architecture. It gives multiple users access to the system through an emulation interface between the server and a network client.

Note: This topic applies to only on-premises environments.

Terminal Server is a multi-user Windows operating system. Once a connection is made between Terminal Server and the client, all processing is performed by the server. The client acts as a remote picture tube and keyboard/mouse.

In many companies, clients cannot access applications across the WAN or through dial-up, because of cost, administration, and performance problems. If your SyteLine servers are in a remote location, this might be a problem. You could use Terminal Server instead. Terminal Server is kept at the central site, so its administration is handled centrally. Performance is improved because network traffic consists of screen shots, keyboard strokes, and mouse movements.

Note: Special consideration should be taken when installing to Terminal Server or Citrix Metaframe to ensure the SyteLine client will be available to all users. Please contact your Terminal Server administrator for assistance.