Linux Thin Client Networks Design and Deployment Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1: Overview of Thin Clients
Chapter 2: The Types of Thin Clients
Chapter 3: An Analysis of Costs
Chapter 4: The People Issues
Chapter 5: Considering the Network
Chapter 6: Implementing the Server
Chapter 7: Implementing the User Software
Chapter 8: Implementing the Thin Clients
Chapter 9: Support
Appendix A: Resources
Appendix B: Installing OpenSUSE 10.2

• Preface

• Chapter 1: Overview of Thin Clients
  • Theory of Design
    • Where It Runs
    • Don't Lose Your Memory
    • Better Multi-Tasking than a Personal Computer
  • Common Misconceptions
  • Features Gained in the Thin Design
  • Summary

• Chapter 2: The Types of Thin Clients
  • Proprietary Operating Systems
  • Windows Embedded Devices
  • Linux Devices
  • Wireless Devices
  • Handheld Devices
  • Summary

• Chapter 3: An Analysis of Costs
  • Anticipated Costs
  • Reuse of Current Personal Computers
  • Possible Reductions in Server Counts
  • Thin Client versus Client/Server Anticipated Costs
  • Project Staffing Size and Changes
  • Other Cost Savings to Consider
  • Summary

• Chapter 4: The People Issues
  • Executive and Management Issues
    • Initial Project Meeting
    • Implementation Schedule
    • Deployment
  • User Community Issues
    • Initial Feedback
    • Communication
    • Desktop Training
    • Application Training
    • Desktop Bling
    • Issue Tracking Software
    • Open Source CDs
  • Summary

• Chapter 5: Considering the Network
  • Primary Network
    • Personal Computers versus Thin Clients
    • Network Design
  • Remote Sites
  • Thin Client Network Connections
  • Testing the Network
  • Summary

• Chapter 6: Implementing the Server
  • Planning and Designing the Server
    • Up to Fifty Concurrent Users
    • Fifty to One Hundred Concurrent Users
    • Over One Hundred Concurrent Users
    • Customizing for Your Own Deployment
  • Building the Server
    • Tips on Installing the Operating System
  • Enabling XDMCP
    • Creating a Custom Login Screen
    • Creating a Custom Splash Page
    • Enable Login Screen and XDMCP with gdmsetup
    • Authentication Methods
  • Providing the Desktop
    • Using the Main Menu
    • Creating Custom Program Icons
    • Writing Custom Graphical Dialogs
    • Adding Custom Scripts before GNOME Starts
    • Enabling 3D Desktop Support
  • NFS Mounts and Shared Directories
  • Integrating Bandwidth Management for Remote Users
  • Summary

• Chapter 7: Implementing the User Software
  • Running Software from a Remote Server
  • Planning which User Software to Deploy
  • Browser
    • Firefox
  • Electronic Mail
    • Evolution
    • Mail Notification
  • Office Suite
    • OpenOffice.org
    • Tomboy
    • Planner
  • Instant Messaging
    • Pidgin
  • File Processing
    • Beagle
  • Picture Processing
    • GIMP
    • F-Spot
  • Audio and Video Processing
    • Xine
    • Real Player
  • Databases
    • MySQL
    • PostgreSQL
  • Software Development
    • Mono
  • Connection to Legacy UNIX Servers
    • gnome-terminal
    • xterm
  • Connection to Legacy IBM Mainframes
  • Connection to Microsoft Windows Applications
  • Summary

• Chapter 8: Implementing the Thin Clients
  • Choosing the Right Thin Client
    • Money
    • Projected Duty Cycle
    • Requirements
    • In-House Expertise
    • Vendor Stability
  • Turn-Key versus Customized Solutions
    • Turn-Key Solution
    • Customized Solution
  • Starting the Appropriate Connection Method
    • XDMCP
    • Citrix Metaframe Client
  • Creating a Chooser for Multiple Connection Methods
  • Personal Computer Hardware Devices
    • Printers
    • Scanners
    • Custom Mice or Keyboards
    • Other Desktop Hardware
  • Enabling Remote Sound
    • NAS—Network Audio System
    • ESD—Esound
    • Pulse Audio
  • Allowing the Server to Gain Access to USB Devices
  • Summary

• Chapter 9: Support
  • Supporting the Users
    • Training
    • Using VNC to Remotely Control Sessions
    • Screendumps for Analysis
    • Custom Help System
  • Support within Your IT Staff
    • Creating the Support Group
    • Training
    • Logging All Calls
  • Vendor and Open-Source Support
    • Selecting Vendor Support Level
    • Interacting with the Vendor
    • Getting Involved with the Open Source Community
  • Summary

• Appendix A: Resources

• Appendix B: Installing OpenSUSE 10.2
  • Packt Open Source Project Royalties
  • Writing for Packt
  • About Packt Publishing

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