Organizations interested in reducing the cost of deploying, managing, and supporting a large or mixed desktop environment have implemented server-based solutions. Server-based application allow an organization to take applications that would normally run on a desktop and move them to a central location (server) to provide better control and management. In this environment an IT department can provide a secure and remote connection to corporate data combined with the ability to centralize management of desktops and applications. In short, server-based computing expands the benefits of IT consolidation to include the desktop.
HP BladeSystem Solution
HP offer the BladeSystem environment as the infrastructure to host server-based applications. For customers seeking a highly dense configuration, half-height blades (BL30p, BL35p) are an ideal solution, when coupled with external storage. The HP Citrix solutions offer simplified deployment and management, through the use of ProLiant Essentials to deploy and manage Citrix servers. HP sells and provides complete support for Citrix. The environment is managed through BladeSystem management products including the OpenView SPI for Citrix. HP also offer a complete range of services.
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