A terminal server is a specialized computer which aggregates multiple communication channels together. Because these channels are bidirectional, two models emerge: Multiple entities connecting to a single resource, and a single entity connecting to multiple resources. Both of these models are widely used. Both physical and virtual resources can be provided through a terminal server: centralized computing can provide multiple users access to a remote virtual operating system. Access Providers often use terminal servers to terminate physical connections to their customers, for example customers who get internet through some form of modem.
File Server hosts data that can be accessed by Users according to the permissions specified. Where as Terminal Server is the machine that enables usage of Machine simultaneously by many users through remote terminal protocols running on Clients.File Server provides Central Storage where Terminal Server provides ease of Administration in Desktop Support.
A terminal server hosts those on a Window based and Mac based hardware. It allows users to be compatible and connected on their desktops.
Server load balancing is almost always the hosts responsibility. Even in the case of terminal severs, the host should ensure proper connections to the server.
One can find information about terminal server software at Wikipedia. Wikipedia details the differences between subcategories of the terminal server software. However, it does not give too much information on each one, though those can be found at their respective websites, such as Windows Server 2008 and RemoteFX.
Windows server 2008 terminal server
Hi, According to Microsoft, I guess the answer is YES. Please look at : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770371.aspx You'll find the following information : A terminal server running Windows Server 2008 cannot communicate with a license server running Windows Server 2003. However, it is possible for a terminal server running Windows Server 2003 to communicate with a license server running Windows Server 2008. I hope this will help you! Pierre.
Windows Server 2008 Terminal Server
No, The server/Mainframe has the OS for a network terminal.
Linux Terminal Server Projecthttp://www.ltsp.org/
RemoteApp
implement a server cluster
Terminal Server software is safe to use in a corporate computing envioronment. You should verify first with your IT department to make sure they approve it.