Chapter 1 gives you a overview of exactly what is a thin client, and the different types that are available. Chapter 2 gives you a sample of multiple types of thin clients. This chapter will help you decide the hardware to deploy. Chapter 3 identifies key areas to review when considering the financial impact of your thin client plan and also discusses hardware acquisition and staffing costs. Chapter 4 addresses what might be the hardest part of your deployment: People. Some people are passionate about their software and others are challenged with any workflow changes. It's important to address them as much as possible before, during, and after deployment. Chapter 5 reviews the network required to run thin clients. Because of the simplicity of the computing deployment, your network too is simplified. Chapter 6 covers the steps necessary to design a server for the number of users in your deployment and the steps to allow thin clients to log into and run a desktop environment. Chapter 7 explores software packages that run on Linux, along with their suitability to run over the network to thin clients. Chapter 8 reviews the process of considering the operating system to deploy on the devices and also covers interaction with USB devices and speakers. Chapter 9 covers three aspects of support: supporting your users, support within your IT staff, and support from software vendors.
