TS hardware requirements for testing application

[Markus]

I would like to set up and test my Access app running over the Internet using
Terminal Services. I need some beginner help on the hardware and operating
system I will need to do these tests. Could someone check my assumptions and
let me know if I am on the right track?

As I understand it:
- I will need a server desktop or laptop with MS Server 2000 or 2003
installed on it. Both come with up to 5 CAL licenses for running TS.
- I already have a high speed internet connection
- I will need a workstation running XP Pro. XP Pro will include the
capability to connect to a server running TS. As I understand it, XP Home
does not.

My goal is to allow my Access app to be run from the browser (IE) over the
Internet. Can anyone give me any additional advice on this setup, or tell me
if I am missing something to allow me to start testing.

Many thanks,
Mark

 

[Jeff Pitsch]

You do not get 5 licenses for TS. You get 5 Windows CAL's, two
different think. How many users are you planning on running your app?
Most likely a desktop/laptop (laptop???) will not have enough power to
support your users.

Jeff Pitsch
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
Citrix Technology Professional
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Markus wrote:
> I would like to set up and test my Access app running over the Internet using
> Terminal Services. I need some beginner help on the hardware and operating
> system I will need to do these tests. Could someone check my assumptions and
> let me know if I am on the right track?
>
> As I understand it:
> - I will need a server desktop or laptop with MS Server 2000 or 2003
> installed on it. Both come with up to 5 CAL licenses for running TS.
> - I already have a high speed internet connection
> - I will need a workstation running XP Pro. XP Pro will include the
> capability to connect to a server running TS. As I understand it, XP Home
> does not.
>
> My goal is to allow my Access app to be run from the browser (IE) over the
> Internet. Can anyone give me any additional advice on this setup, or tell me
> if I am missing something to allow me to start testing.
>
> Many thanks,
> Mark
>

 

[Markus]

Jeff,

My first step is to run some tests of my app in my office and get familiar
with the setup and operation of Server 2000 or 2003. So my initial need is
for one remote user over the Internet running in a browser. For that, I
would like to put together the least expensive system possible.

My app will eventually be run on my client's equipment, which will vary by
client (it is now running on Local area networks) and # of users will also
vary.

I thought my test setup would be done using a desktop with Server 2000 or
2003 installed. I would think any computer that can run IE would run the app
in that browser, so I planned to use my laptop for the client connecting to
TS on the server.

Appreciate any advice you can give,
Mark




"Jeff Pitsch" wrote:

> You do not get 5 licenses for TS. You get 5 Windows CAL's, two
> different think. How many users are you planning on running your app?
> Most likely a desktop/laptop (laptop???) will not have enough power to
> support your users.
>
> Jeff Pitsch
> Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> Citrix Technology Professional
> Provision Networks VIP
>
> Forums not enough?
> Get support from the experts at your business
> http://jeffpitschconsulting.com
>
> Markus wrote:
> > I would like to set up and test my Access app running over the Internet using
> > Terminal Services. I need some beginner help on the hardware and operating
> > system I will need to do these tests. Could someone check my assumptions and
> > let me know if I am on the right track?
> >
> > As I understand it:
> > - I will need a server desktop or laptop with MS Server 2000 or 2003
> > installed on it. Both come with up to 5 CAL licenses for running TS.
> > - I already have a high speed internet connection
> > - I will need a workstation running XP Pro. XP Pro will include the
> > capability to connect to a server running TS. As I understand it, XP Home
> > does not.
> >
> > My goal is to allow my Access app to be run from the browser (IE) over the
> > Internet. Can anyone give me any additional advice on this setup, or tell me
> > if I am missing something to allow me to start testing.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Mark
> >
>