Terminal Server basiertes Thin Client Computing mit 2X Software –
effiziente Administration, hohe Verfügbarkeit
und umfangreiche Kosteneinsparungen
Case Study: Desktop Vitualisierung mit 2X Thin Client Server & vmware
Über 2X Software
2X Software
2X Software entwickelt Lösungen für Terminal Server-basiertes ThinClient Computing.
Das Produktportfolio von 2X Software umfasst:
2X VirtualDesktopServer
2X ApplicationServer for Windows Terminal Services,
2X Load Balancer for Terminal Services/Citrix,
2X ThinClientServer
.
2X Kunden
Auf der Kunden-Referenzliste von 2X Software finden sich namhafte Unternehmen wie DEGUSSA (Deutschland), Siemens (Deutschland), ZG Raiffeisen e.G. (Deutschland),
DATAC AG (Deutschland), Krämer Pferdesport (Deutschland), Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal
Corporation (Australien), Thomas Cook Group PLC (Großbritannien), Universität von
Camerino (Italien), University of Chicago (USA), Bournmouth University (Großbritannien),
Gemeente Wormerland (Niederlande), Associated Ports (Großbritannien), Harvard University
(USA), Empresa Publica de Puertos de Andalucía (Spanien), Toshiba (Canada), Europa
Parlament (Luxemburg), Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. (Polen), Union Trust Bank (Sierra
Leone), Nanyang Technical University (Singapur), University of Haifa (Israel), Otto
International (Hong Kong), MetallProfile (Russische Föderation), Schenker Ltd (Großbritannien),
PNOC Energy Development Corporation (Philippinen), Schavemaker Transport BV (Niederlande),
Industrial Metal Supply (USA) und viele andere.
Nachfolgend ein kleiner Auszug von Presseberichten und Statements von 2X Kunden bei
denen sich 2X Software Produkte
im Bereich unternehmensweiter Server Based Computing Lösungen bereits erfolgreich bewährt haben:
"....CRN Test Center engineers installed ApplicationServer on a notebook running
Windows XP and within five minutes were able to publish all Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT)
Office programs running on the same laptop in terminal services mode. Since the
ApplicationServer uses the RDP protocol, any 2X client can access Windows programs.
Arlington, Texas-based 2X provides ApplicationServer clients for Linux, Mac and
Windows"
Read the full review
Mario Morejon, CMP Channel
CRN TEST CENTER, USA, Review: Citrix's Reign Might End 2X Faster,
Gold award
- Wilco van Bragt, writing for MSTerminalServices.org awarded 2X ApplicationServer
the Gold award for excellence and dependability. The reviewer states, "2X ApplicationServer
is a neat product which consists of the most commonly used features (like Published
Applications, Seamless Windows, Load Balancing and a SSL Gateway) in an SBC environment."
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review
Wilco van Bragt, Writer
MSTerminalServices.org, http://www.msterminalservices.org
"Before we found 2X ApplicationServer, we drove to each of our locations to manually
update our software. With 2X's ApplicationServer & Terminal Services we were
able to deploy an all-inclusive database solution to all of our Clubs that integrated
with their current systems. The seamless integration allowed us to make the switch
from running the application at each workstation to the terminal server without
training staff. The transition was quick and easy. Now updates take 5 minutes, instead
of days. Not only did 2X's software cut down on our maintenance cost and time, they
are also competitively priced - definitely less expensive and less complex to install
and administer than Citrix! We look forward to a long relationship with 2X."
Brandon Keller, Technology Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Southern Maryland, USA, http://www.bgca.org
"We are an application and network consulting firm. Up until we started to demo
2X ApplicationServer we had been running Citrix Metaframe enterprise-wide. We started
looking for a more cost effective solution to Citrix while still providing the quality
of service our customers expect. After testing different "Citrix alternative's"
from various companies it soon became apparent that 2X was a step above the rest.
We are now in the process of migrating customers off of Citrix and implementing
2X ApplicationServer in its place. The quality of 2X's support personnel is outstanding.
Fast response time and the issues were resolved in a very timely manner with constant
communication throughout the process. I am very impressed with 2X and look forward
to doing a lot of buisness with this company now and in the future."
Chad M. Wieland, (CNA, Network+), Network Administrator
Tektivity Iowa, USA
www.tektivity.com
"We needed a solution to publish Windows Apps and Desktops to our employees, simple
and cost efficient. We already owned licenses for windows 2003 enterprise Terminal
server, so why pay for expensive solutions? We found that the 2x server were able,
to deliver all the missing features and that with great stability and extremely
easy handling. Application publishing has never been easier. "
Michael Schluchtmann, IT-Manager
OBH-Gruppen A/S, Denmark
www.obh-gruppen.dk
“We were using an old version of Citrix Presentation Server to provide off campus
access to a few key resources. Our budget is pretty tight and when we got an upgrade
quote from Citrix it was clear we needed to look at alternatives. Luckily, we ran
across 2x's Load Balancer & Application Server solution which promised even
more functionality at less than 1/8th the cost per user. This seemed entirely too
good to be true but our testing with the free trial confirmed everything so we went
forward and have been very pleased. We're using it not only to replace the off campus
functions our Citrix server provided but to securely, and transparently to the user,
provide access to our ERP system. The overhead of the 2x ApplicationServer was low
enough that we were able to build our farm with several older, underpowered servers.
Load balancing and fail over work seamlessly. We would highly recommend 2x to anyone
looking for a reliable load balancing app server system. Its low upfront and maintenance
costs, both in terms of time and money, make it a great choice.”
Ethan Bearman, Director of Networking, Operations, Systems
Occidental College, USA,
www.oxy.edu
"The one issue we had which was due to a bug in our own software was corrected by
a work-around patch that the 2X developers created for us. Try getting that kind
of direct personal support from Citrix! We have since started using 2X to publish
other applications and look forward to using the load balancing features as well."
Ben Bricke, Director of Information Systems
Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas, USA www.mana.md
"We worked closely with John at 2x to come up with a plan to replace Citrix and
to deploy 2x Application Server and 2x Application clients within our Company.
I was amazed on how the process was simple and easy to deploy, I had all 120 workstation
installed in less than 1 hour using Active Directory and Opra to modify the msi
file..." Read the full
review
Jermaine Pinder, Senior Sales Manager
Celebration Foods, USA www.celebrationfoods.com
“We have just got in the 2x Load Balancer and were allowed to trial the Application
Server Enterprise. So far we are not only impressed we are AMAZED. Their software
works seamlessly with Windows Terminal Services while the Application Server provides
an excellent and cost effective alternative to Citrix. We are also pleased with
the high level of competency of the sales and support staff. What more could you
want from a software developer?”
Anand Makhecha, Group Systems Administrator
H&B Foods, London,
www.hb-foods.co.uk
"I also use the Application Server and Load Balancer. This provided redundancy and
high availability at minimal cost. The App Server offered me a tool to manage the
publishing of applications from a centralized location in a secure, quick and easy-to-use
interface. I am now able to 'lock-down' the user experience so that the user gets
only the IT tools that they need. The ease of installation and use belie the robust
and powerful engine of these 2X products. As user demands change and increase, I
am confident that the 2X products have the strength and flexibility to adapt. The
2X suite of products has freed up my time AND budget considerably. The cost savings
just this year has turned a projected agency deficit into a surplus. I have more
time to dedicate towards enhancing IT services and towards future developments."
Read the full testimonial
Tommy Huie, IT Specialist
ApiWellness, San Francisco, USA http://www.aboutus.org/ApiWellness.org
"The installation was clean, simple and intuitive. The line that I use alot is "To
make something simple is the hardest thing to do!!" I know and appreciate the time
and effort that you have put into this product to make it simple. Thereby making
it easy to implement and troubleshoot in times of trouble. The product delivered
on the promises that was stated on the website. It worked flawlessly and smoothly.
The goal was that we have five different servers to handle Terminal Server sessions.
I need a software that would be able to connect the Active Directory and read groups.
So based on the groups it needed to proceed to the proper Terminal Server. We watched
as we tested. IT WORKED!!! IT WORKED!!! Over and over again....IT WORKED!!! Thank
you."
Read the full testimonial
Charles Nalliah, Director of IT
Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia/Calvary Christian Academy Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA www.ccphilly.org
"One of the applications had a growing memory consumption so the decision had to
made to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition and new hardware or
add an extra Citrix Server. This was the time to start looking for a more cost effective
and stable solution. After testing extensively some solutions it became evident
that 2X offered what we’ve been looking for (load balancing, gateway service, straightforward
management, ...)"
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Bjorn Lagace, IT Administrator
Sunparks Group, Belgium
www.sunparks.com
"What a great product. I downloaded, learn't, setup, and live in 15 mins no need
for Citrix presentation server now. Well done. Great product, just simply does the
job, and the product tour video guided me though setup perfectly. Why can't
Microsoft products be so easy to setup."
Lee Forster, IT Department
Nudie Foods Australia Pty Ltd, Australia www.nudie.com.au
Opus Energy Ltd has been using 2x for two years, in this time it has proved to be
the ideal solution to publish both in-house and 3rd party applications to internal
users, as well as remote users across the UK. Previously we had to set up
VPN links between locations which soon became swamped with SQL traffic between clients
and our servers. Since publishing the applications through 2x it has not only
improved performance at the client end, but it has also freed up vital bandwidth
for the rest of the business. Opus Energy Ltd publishes approx 30 applications
to more than 200 users and utilises the load balancing functionality, which allows
us to share the load across multiple terminal servers. Additional benefits
include, the ability to direct clients to another server should the primary server
be unavailable. The centralised management of 2x enables us to efficiently
troubleshoot and upgrade applications at a single location. Integration with Active
Directory enables us to easily control which users can access which applications,
and quickly disable access on a per user basis. We have recently started using the
2x Universal Printing module which allows users to print from a 2x published application
to their local printer and are finding that this brings us one step closer to complete
remote user integration. Overall we are extremely pleased with 2x it is a very useful,
lightweight and cost effective tool - which we can highly recommend.
Phil Ballard, IT Department
Opus Energy Ltd, UK,
www.opusenergy.com
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