Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 Enterprise Edition MG2CPSE0001 User Manual

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MG2CPSE0001
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Presentation Server is a viable choice when corporate liability
and risk-over-data security are main concerns because it
facilitates centralized control over data and applications,
mitigating such risks.
Presentation Server and, more generally, server-based
computing are suitable options to address the specific
requirements and issues of branch environments. 
Presentation Server should be considered when delivering access
to legacy applications that do not fit in the current environment is
required. Although Presentation Server has a much broader
scope, it is used tactically by organizations in this way.
Consider Alternatives When
The server-based computing requirements - that is, the
number and type of applications to distribute and the printing
requirements - are relatively simple for a number of users. In
this case, WTS used on its own may be a viable alternative. 
Organizations predominantly interested in the application
virtualization and application streaming component should also
consider Microsoft SoftGrid, Symantec Altiris SVS for application
virtualization (which has a partnership with AppStream to provide
the streaming technology) and LANDesk (which has a
partnership with Thinstall to deliver application virtualization).
Organizations predominantly interested in virtual, hosted
desktops should consider VMWare VDI, SWsoft Virtuozzo,
Virtual Iron and Citrix Desktop Server.
Organizations predominantly interested in blade PCs should
consider solutions from HP and ClearCube.
Company Information
Citrix Systems
Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Founded: 1989
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