
Chapter 1 What Is MetaFrame? 3
Server-based computing relies on three critical components:
K A multiuser operating system that allows multiple concurrent users to log on
and run applications in separate, protected sessions on a single server.
K A remote presentation services architecture capable of separating the
application’s logic from its user interface, so that only keystrokes, mouse
clicks, and screen updates travel the network.
MetaFrame uses Citrix’ ICA, which enables virtually any client device to
access virtually any application over any type of network connection. Unlike
the Network Computing (NC) architecture, server-based computing does not
require applications to be downloaded to client devices. As a result, application
performance is neither bandwidth- nor device-dependent.
K Centralized application and client management, which enables enterprises
to overcome the critical application deployment challenges of management,
access, performance, and security.
Citrix Server-Based Computing
Citrix’ server-based computing solution consists of:
K
MetaFrame Application Server for Windows
K
The Citrix ICA Clients
K
Citrix Services
MetaFrame Application Server for Windows
MetaFrame Application Server for Windows incorporates Citrix’ Independent
Computing Architecture (ICA) protocol and provides a high-performance, cost-
effective, and secure way to deploy, manage, and access business-critical
applications throughout an enterprise, regardless of client device or network
connection. With this innovative software, enterprises can:
K
Bring server-based computing to heterogeneous computing environments and
provide access to the most powerful 32-bit Windows-based applications,
regardless of client hardware, operating platform, network connection, or
protocol
K
Offer enterprise-caliber server and client management that allows IS
professionals to scale, deploy, and support applications from a single location
K
Provide a seamless user experience at the desktop, delivering a wide variety of
applications with exceptional performance that is independent of bandwidth
Citrix MetaFrame brings server-based computing to the entire enterprise,
including headquarters, branch offices, and remote users, and extends the
capabilities of Windows 2000 Servers for departmental and workgroup
environments. It offers IS professionals a cost-effective way to deploy, manage,
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