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The method of delivery will depend on the type of application to
be delivered, the user's requirements and the device they are
using.
Sometimes there will be a requirement for a user to be able to
access applications on different devices at multiple locations.
Web Applications
Many applications can be delivered over the web providing
the user has access to the Internet and a browser. The problem with
web applications is that they are feature reduced and can be easy
to exploit, posing a security risk.
Windows
Applications
There are many applications that use Windows, well known examples
are Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The traditional approach is to install each application on every
end user's PC, but this is very difficult to manage and maintain.
Server-based computing is an advanced network architecture where
applications are deployed, managed, supported and executed 100% on
the server using Microsoft Terminal Services without comprising
performance.
There are products on the market that enhance Terminal Services
functionality further, Citrix is the most well known. Click
here to learn more about Citrix
solutions.
Windows Desktop delivery
A well-designed application delivery strategy should also
incorporate Windows Desktops, as they represent the primary
operating environment through which users access their
applications.
A desktop can be delivered through Microsoft Terminal Services
or another for of Desktop Virtualisation (VD). The user experience
is exactly the same, but the PC becomes a display device for
activity taking place on the server and can in many cases be
replaced by simpler, less expensive devices called "thin
clients."
To find out more about thin clients, click here.
Having considered the options for application delivery you will
then need to consider your organisation's level of involvement in
delivering the solution. Many companies choose to do everything in
house, whilst others require more assistance and sometimes a fully
hosted solution.
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