Don't know if they support 2008 yet, but I've used Win2PDF on a 2000 terminal server farm with very good results, and they state 2003 compatibility too... http://www.win2pdf.com/products/win2pdf_terminal_server.htm#system Their pricing is per server, so you'll know based on the number of your connections if it's cost efficient for you, but probably much cheaper still than the Adobe product, and a bit less resource intensive. Looks like you can download and run the product in evaluation mode that adds an extra page/banner, but should prove if it will work for you or not
Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, & Security _____ From: Michael Tellson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:14 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Terminal Services questions When I have tried getting an older version of Acrobat working, I found out that the distiller component needed to run on the TS console running with admin credentials. My guess is that Adobe hasnt changed this in the newer versions. I recommend going with a different PDF creation software. From: Richard Stovall [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:38 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Terminal Services questions Any thoughts on Adobe Acrobat? Ive always heard that not only is it not TS-aware, its a major pain. Thanks, RS From: Roger Wright [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 11:29 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Terminal Services questions I have a 2003 Enterprise Terminal Server with about 15 remote users hitting it daily. Each user has his/her own custom desktop, profile, regular mapped drives, etc. The machine has 4 processors and 8 GB RAM. Its very responsive and works well for all our applications. Applications are installed in TS mode so theyre accessible to all users. You may have to tweak a few permissions here and there (Crystal Reports comes to mind) but no issues with most applications. I even got Business Contact Manager going for the sales staff. Roger Wright Network Administrator Evatone, Inc. 727.572.7076 x388 _____ From: Joe Heaton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 11:23 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Terminal Services questions Does TS give a true desktop experience? Is it personalized per user? Or do they see the server desktop, like I do when I remote into a server from my desk? Im still looking at remote access for users, and were leaning towards beefing up our VPN capabilities, then using TS for the users to connect, and access information. Would they have direct, easy access to their home directories through TS? There Is an application that all users would need to access how is that setup? I know that I probably have 1,000 questions, and that these are probably not worded very well, but I need to create a document for a managers meeting in 1 ½ hours from now, explaining the costs of TS, and why were looking at this option now Joe Heaton AISA Employment Training Panel 1100 J Street, 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 327-5276 [email protected] ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
