AnywhereTS vs. AnywhereTS Pro
*) May be available in a later release Configure network boot thin clientsGenerates a bootable image for the client PC. This is executed on the client PC either by a network card that supports Intel PXE standard, or a bootable CD or floppy which loads the bootable image over network. This option requires a TFTP server, which passes the boot image to the client PCs. Configure CD boot thin clientsIf no network boot is possible or desired, a CD-image (.iso) can be made with the whole boot image, which can be burned to CD-R using a CD-burner. This option does not require a TFTP server. Connect to Microsoft Windows Terminal Server serversThe client connects to the Microsoft Terminal Server using the RDP protocol. For Windows 2003 Server, the client supports network drives (local CD-ROM, local floppy) and local audio. For Windows 2000 Server, no network drives and no local audio is possible. This is a server limitation.
Connect to Citrix Metaframe servers The client connects to a Citrix Metaframe server or cluster of servers. The bootable image contains the Citrix ICA version 10 client. Configure network boot servers (TFTP) Network PXE boot requires a TFTP server. If you do not have one, AnywhereTS can set up and configure one for you. Configure IP Lease servers (DHCP) Network PXE boot requires configuration of a DHCP server. If you do not have one, AnywhereTS can set up and configure one for you. Community-based forum supportThere is a web-forum available for community based support. The forum is frequented by our users and our staff and can help you find information, suggestions or solutions for problems. User Control PanelAnywhereTS Pro comes with a control panel (similar to other Windows XP control panels) that lets the end user configure his/hers own client. Settings include - Default username for login screen
- Screen resolution
- Mouse sensitivity
- Audio volume settings
This alleviates PC support for trivial tasks that the user can do herself. Configuration tool retains configuration between sessions AnywhereTS Pro stores the configuration in a persistent configuration database. When you return to the configuration, all previous settings are retained and you don't have to recreate them. Client support: Serial port redirectionAnywhereTS Pro supports redirection of serial ports (Windows COM: ports). This is useful for specialized hardware such as bar code readers, card readers, signature readers etc that connects to the serial port. Client support: Individual client namesAnywhereTS Pro supports setting individual names for clients, sometimes required by e.g. print accounting software. Individual names also helps support staff remembering which computer goes with which user for end user support. Client support: Autologin AnywhereTS Pro can be configured to generate a client that logs in automatically. This is useful for kiosk applications or uses where log-in security are not necessary. Client support: TimezonesAnywhereTS Pro supports setting timezones individually per client. This is necessary for remote users located in a different timezone, or sales personnel on the road. Client support: USB memorysticksAnywhereTS Pro supports common USB memorysticks (also know as "Thumbdrives"). The inserted memory stick will be accessible using a network drive. Network drives are not available when connecting to a Windows 2000 Server using Microsoft Terminal Server. Vendor-backed supportAnywhereTS Pro comes with direct email support to an assigned support staff member. Email support is intended to solve issues with deployment of AnywhereTS Pro, and to answer questions and come with recommendations for how to set up and manage a thin client system based on AnywhereTS Pro. Interfaces with Boss and decides on future IT infrastructureWhile the AnywhereTS thin clients will alleviate much manual PC support labor, there are still many things that needs a human touch.
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