Citrix MetaFrame^® and Citrix WinFrame^(tm)

You could be running Windows type applications using Citrix software using only a DOS based 286 with 4 Megs of RAM.

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Key Benefits of Citrix WinFrame and Citrix MetaFrame

• Completely moves applications to servers
• Runs 32-bit Windows®-based applications from any client
• Reduces total cost of ownership

The thin-client/server software that delivers a high-performance, low-cost way to deploy and manage business-critical applications throughout the enterprise.

Thin-client/server computing is about taking your existing computing infrastructure - hardware, operating systems, software, networks, standards - even further right now. It's about combining 100% server-based application execution with the ability to turn any device - thin or fat - into the ultimate thin client. Citrix WinFrame and Citrix MetaFrame are literally the best of all worlds.

Key Features of Citrix WinFrame and MetaFrame

WinFrame and MetaFrame Server Architecture

• Based on Windows NT Server or Windows NT Terminal Server Edition
• Adds MultiWin multi-user extensions
• Includes Citrix ECA remote-presentation protocol
• Runs off-the-shelf Windows 16 and 32-bit applications

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Heterogeneous Computing Environments

• Windows NT, 95, 3.x, WfW 3.x
• MS-DOS®, OS/2
• Java
• Netscape Navigator®
• Microsoft Internet Explorer (ActiveX™ control)
• Windows-based Terminals (e.g., Wyse®, Winterm;, Boundless TC)
• Macintosh computers
• UNIX workstations
• X-terminals (third-party product)

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Connectivity Options

• Direct Asynch. (up to 230 Kbps)
• High-speed analog modems (more than 400 makes and models)
• ISDN, Frame Relay, X.25, T1, T3, E1
• 10/100 Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, FDDI

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Network Interoperability

• Windows NT domains and workgroups
• Novell® Netware® 3.x and 4.x LANs
• IBM® LAN Server
• TCP/IP, IPX, SPX and NetBEUI protocols
• Hardware and software-based remote-node servers

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Enterprise Scale Management Tools

• ALE Wizard
• Anonymous user support
• Application Launching and Embedding (ALE)
• Application publishing
• Automatic client update
• Console, dial-up or LAN administration
• Event logging
• Load Balancing (Sold as a separate option)
• Load Balancing Administrator
• Port configuration and administration
• ReadyConnect Client
• SecureICA (Sold as a separate option)
• Session shadowing
• Simple Network Mgmt. Protocol (SNMP)
• Systems Management Server (SMS)
• System performance monitoring

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Scalability

• Single processor scales to 15 or more concurrent users (depending upon application)
• SMP support for two, four or more processors scales to hundreds of users
• Server groups with optional dynamic load balancing scale to thousands of users
• Multi-server groups
• Multiport serial board support facilitates large dial-in networks

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Security

• Internal user list (name/password)
• Data encryption
• Required or roaming callback
• Logon attempt limits
• Connection duration limits
• Inactivity timeout
• Time-of-day access restrictions
• Master application execution list
• User groups
• Server/drive access restrictions by drive, directory, file, user, day, and time
• Integrates with NetWare Bindery, NDS and Windows NT Domain services
• Supports third-party authentication/encryption solutions

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Seamless Desktop Integration

• ICA protocol optimized for low-bandwidth connections
• Network traffic minimized by sending only screen updates, keystrokes and mouse clicks
• Persistent object caching reduces re-transmissions
• Specialized "bad app" detection prevents CPU lockup
• Memory management tuned for concurrent Widows users
• Optimized data compression reduces bandwith requirements

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Client/Server Integration

• One-click dial-in support makes it easy to connect to server
• Client drive mapping allows local drive to be accessed from server application
• Cut and paste between local and remote application sessions
• Print to local or remotely attached printers
• Automatic reconnection/session resume
• Background file transfer
• Audio Support in MetaFrame

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 For quotes on large purchases, please contact us at citrix@bscn.com

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