NComputing - A brief overview

Introduction to NComputing including how to set up basic Ncomputing. Ncomputing architecture as Client server architecture.

1. An Introduction to NComputing

2. NComputing? NComputing is a high performance desktop virtualization technology. It allows multiple computers to simultaneously access the resources of one host computer without compromising the end user experience. Its Client server architecture makes it ideal for classrooms and labs NKOSINATHI LUNGU 2

3. Characteristics NComputing makes use of the client server architecture. Multiple computers use the resources of one host computer. Requires a network to work as the clients have to connect to the host computer. Normal Computer can host 11 users NKOSINATHI LUNGU 3

4. Advantages Reduces hardware costs by up to 75% Easy to setup, maintain and secure Supports all standard applications including multimedia. Supports a wide variety of hardware and software Cheaper and easier upgrades as only the host computers have to be upgraded. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 4

5. Disadvantages The main disadvantage with NComputing is when the host computer goes down all the terminals go down too. NComputing servers come with a failover so that when the host computer fails the backup kicks in within seconds. The only problem is the person still looses what he was working on before the fail. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 5

6. Setting up NComputing NComputing is easy to setup. First make sure the host computer is on the network. Then install the V space server software on the host machine and when you switch on your devices you should see the server Under available connections. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 6

7. Setting up NComputing Click on device setup and the first thing you do is click on network settings. Here you will enter basic network information like IP address and DHCP even a device name. When done click save and it will restart NKOSINATHI LUNGU 7

8. Setting up NComputing From here you go to manage groups where you will assign the host computer to a group. Its wise to delete other servers and just leave the relevant one. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 8

9. Setting up NComputing From here you go to the connection settings tab and select the auto connect radio button and choose the group to which you added your server. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 9

10. Setting up NComputing From here go to the password tab and select the require password radio button then put a password so that users cant change the settings. Select save and the device should recognize the server. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 10

11. Setting up NComputing At this point you just login using your credentials and you should see your normal desktop which you can customize as you please. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 11

12. Connectivity Connectivity for the device is very simple as it has all the relevant ports that you will find on your computer. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 12

13. Connectivity The devices are easily attached to the back of the monitor as shown below. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 13

14. Summary NComputing is a cheap solution to setting up a large number of computers but it does not compromise the quality and each user gets a feel like they are at an individual machine. Price to performance ratio of NComputing is unmatched. NKOSINATHI LUNGU 14