What is Multipoint Server? Windows Multipoint Server 2012 is not the first or the second edition that Microsoft has released. This product is relatively new, however it has been out in the market since 2010. Multipoint Server utilizes remote desktop concept to bring alive multiple terminals/session without the need of multiple computers. For example, a school can have 30 terminals with thin clients connected to one server. They do not need to purchase each stand alone computers which are way more costly than the tiny thin clients (Compare $500-800 to $80-200). Another interesting feature that windows multipoint server has is the capability to oversee and manage terminals which easen the tasks of support personnel. This helps schools or businesses reduces their costs on investing on expensive computers, cost of maintenance, while increase capacity and opportunity for having more terminals. To setup this system, administrator simply need to install this system on the server, plug the network or USB cable and thin clint to monitors, and when the server is up, administrator tool will come up and recognizes the new terminals. Administrator can connect that server with another server, oversee and manage user terminals, disconnect or add sessions, and manage user accounts. Based on how they advertise the product on 2011 version, this product was targeting the education and small businesses market. However in the 2012 version, it seems as if Microsoft has seen an opportunity in more advanced organizations. Microsoft has implemented virtualization capabilities that allows more flexibility and upgrade capability for users without changing current operation or investing on more servers. Besides virtualization, Windows Multipoint 2012 is starting to step forward through its implementation of Windows 8 in each of the terminals which modernize the experience of users. Another interesting point also facilitates the increasingly used cloud computing. Windows 2012 server offers cloud optimized-server platforms that supports building and deploying applications.
I have worked with Windows Multipoint Server 2011 in a business setting, and it is looking like it is going to be a great investment for growing companies. I found that this system is very versatile and can be customized accordingly to business needs and nature. Their response speed, clear resolution, and simple administration tool is very surprising, considering that it is based on a remote desktop service. Apart from the benefits and plus points that I can see from this product, there are also some things that needed to be improved and perhaps can be a determining point for organizations to adopt this technology. I am still not quite sure this technology can be implemented on a mission critical purpose. The fact that this is still a relatively new technology and have not been used in a big organization may increase the risk of this technology.
This is one of an examples of technology that is improving and growing, providing values and a huge benefit for company to cut down costs and minimizing the space they use in their work space. I have seen Windows Multipoint Server 2012, and it looks like it is going to be even more modern and promising than the previous release. It is the choice of businesses to evaluate and creatively think of a way to perhaps adopt this technology and make their companies even better and more cost effective than other competitors. Because the smaller, the fewer the money spent, the better. Source: Microsoft
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