HP LH4r Ideal Applications to run with the HP Netserver LPr - Page 6

FXVWRPHUýXVDJHýJXLGH +3ý 1HW6HUYHUý /3U Tier Three Database Server Database Server Tier Two Terminal Server Application Servers Multiple Applications Tier One Thin Clients (KIWTG"40"6GTOKPCN"5GTXGT"6JKP"%NKGPV A thin client is basically a simplified desktop device that provides reliable and fast access to any networked resources. Thin clients have no local hard drive, no local storage and do not require a large or complicated desktop operating system to function. Thin clients address the need for an extremely reliable, secure and compact desktop device that offers the familiarity of a windows-type graphical user interface. Thin clients are often deployed in "task-based" offices where the user needs access to one or a few specific applications. MediaOne, a provider of cable television, high-speed Internet access, telephone and television services, uses the HP NetServer LPr in a thin-client computing environment. The servers are part of the front-end of a multi-tier business applications system used for computing their financial, accounting, payroll and tax requirement and for managing their centralized reporting and information gathering functions. Emerging Services including applications service providers (ASPs) and outsourcing A new market segment is developing whereby organizations outsource the information technology (IT) portion of their infrastructure. The ASP, a specialist organization, hosts and possibly supports one or more applications as well as the infrastructure (hardware and software) and provides access to the Internet. These services are provided on behalf on the primary company that needs to outsource IT functions. The application service provider, depending upon the client's requirements, will either dedicate an entire server to a client 6