Dell’s thin-client business is expanding as the Windows 7 migration gains steam and organizations look to move critical applications to a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environment using these devices. But there are plenty of things to know before deploying Dell Wyse thin clients in your enterprise.
The Dell Wyse 3000 series thin client is an affordable, secure solution to help users leverage VMware or Citrix VDI environments. It features a dual-core Intel 1.6GHz processor, an integrated graphics engine and several connectivity choices. Its small footprint makes it easy to mount on a desk or behind a monitor, and its easy-to-use management software takes the guesswork out of setting policies.
It is powered by Dell Wyse-enhanced Linux and provides a superior Citrix, Microsoft or VMware VDI user experience with security, manageability and usability features that exceed premium thin clients. It is also RDP 7 compatible and offers superb multimedia, bi-directional audio and Flash playback courtesy of the Marvell ARMADA PXA 510 1.0 GHz system-on-chip. And the streamlined user interface is simple to learn and use.
This all-in-one device is malware resistant and ready to work in any virtual desktop environment. It comes in a sleek, compact design with support for multiple 4K monitors and native enablement for popular unified communications solutions. All-in-one mobile thin clients are the best choice for remote workers, providing secure, reliable and scalable remote desktop access with an intuitive management experience.
Dell thin clients are easily managed by the Wyse Management Suite or VMware’s Endpoint Configuration Manager – making them ideal for hybrid environments. Their secure, locked down design minimizes risk with a closed architecture, unpublished APIs, hardened surfaces and hardware-level encryption. And they feature a variety of configuration options for zero-touch deployment and hands-off management including system lock down, user file local encryption and peripherals restriction.
These Dell thin clients are protected by the most secure thin client operating system available – ThinOS. It optimizes security, management and performance based on the needs of users in any workspace with an easy-to-use interface that is built to maximize productivity. ThinOS is also fully supported by Dell’s Wyse Device Manager and Cloud Client Manager, which provide secure hands-off device management that scales from a few to thousands of devices.
If you’re looking for a way to securely connect mobile workers to the enterprise, consider this Dell thin client, which has a small form factor and supports up to four monitors. Its HDMI connector lets you plug the device into your laptop, and Dell’s own software enables it to operate like a thin client when connected to a server via an encrypted VPN connection. Notebook Italia has a great video tour of the device in action, but it’s in Italian. We recommend sticking around to about the halfway mark to see the Dell Wyse Cloud Connect in action. You can also check out our review of the Dell Wyse Cloud Connect to read more about the features and capabilities of this device.