You could configure the VM with dual screens, then use mstsc with /span or /multimon options.
I haven't tried this configuration, so I'm having a guess at whether it'll work or not. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Support Analyst - Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: Ken Cornetet <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 31/08/2010 14:27 Subject: RE: terminal services/citrix/xen desktop etc for bean counters. For no more users than you are talking about, I'd set up a server with ESXi 4.1 (free) and simply create a number of virtual XP or Win7 workstations. Users would RDP to them. Set up group policy so that they have roaming profiles. The dual monitor requirement might be a bit tough in any environment. I guess they could create two RDP sessions to two different XP VMs. -----Original Message----- From: Bill Humphries [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 5:05 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: terminal services/citrix/xen desktop etc for bean counters. Anyone here had any success with using these technologies in an accounting/CPA environment? I have a 25 person CPA client that is interested in doing something to support working remotely for a few employees and also opening a 3 or 4 person branch office in the near future. Lacerte and Quickbooks over a VPN just don't cut it. Some items that make the project difficult... 1) They went paperless a couple of years ago and dual monitors for everyone is important for workflow. So, we need good support of dual monitors. 2) User rights. Everyone right now is local admin on machines. You can thank intuit for making it near impossible to avoid. 3) Quickbooks (see intuit issue above) claims terminal services is not supported in anything but their enterprise version. They are a CPA firm and install multiple versions of quickbooks on workstations. Not sure if using a VM, rather than TS gets around this. 4) Software/Printer installs. Almost every intuit and CCH product they use comes with it's own PDF printer that must be installed. This already causes the occasional printer driver problem on physical machines. Anyone have any advice for what solutions would be right out or deserve consideration? I just found out about Xen Desktop Express for 10 or fewer users. That has piqued my interest. The competitor to that is VMware's View, right? Thanks for any help/knowledge you can share. Bill ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- You are currently subscribed to ntsysadmin as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/u?id=8059012.67666fbb400b98901288c4ba64435a95&n=T&l=ntsysadmin&o=9079786 or send a blank email to leave-9079786-8059012.67666fbb400b98901288c4ba64435...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration), unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Its head office is at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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