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Data Sheet Fujitsu Zero Client DZ19-2
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Hardware Savings
 The Zero Client is the ideal front-end device for environments such as
government, banks, call centers and universities. It acts as a gateway to
a desktop virtualization environment and is made highly cost-effective
through minimized use of components. There is no processor, integrated
storage or moving parts, dramatically reducing costs in comparison
to a traditional PC. Furthermore, the Zero Client is designed to help
businesses save costs throughout its lifetime. Desktop Virtualization
helps this happen.
Desktop virtualization
 With desktop virtualization, all software, drivers and the operating
system are stored on servers, rather than having to be installed on
every user’s machine. This means that large numbers of users can be
administered centrally, with all user information and data maintained in
the data center. This dramatically reduces the time and costs necessary
for administering a large infrastructure. The user’s environment remains
unchanged, they get the same experience as using a normal PC. The IT
manager, however, experiences much greater efciency. For example,
if new software is required for 50 users, the IT manager only needs to
install the software once centrally and then activate it for the various
virtual machines, rather than having to install it on multiple machines
on an individual basis. Hence, the desktop virtualization model allows
businesses to achieve signicant savings of both time and money when
managing their IT infrastructure.
Roaming
 In a desktop virtualization environment, all user data is stored centrally.
With the Zero Client acting simply as a gateway, it is possible for a user
to access his desktop environment from any networked Zero Client. What
is more, because the centralized virtual machine is always on, the user
can instantly start from where they were previously, without having to
wait for a machine to start. This gives a company incredible exibility
with their workforce, as users do not have to transport a PC with them
should they change location. With the appropriate network speed
and structure, a user can even move to another part of the country
and maintain access to their desktop. The instant connection and
resumption capability also helps to increase productivity.
Roll-outs
 The Zero Client itself requires no software installation and virtually no
setup. If all user information is already prepared, it is simply a case of
the Zero Client making the connection to the desktop virtualization
server and then the user is ready to go in minutes. For a large number
of Zero Clients this can reduce the time required for a roll-out from
weeks to days. The user benets from the minimum downtime when
getting a new device, the company gains from the huge increase in
productivity this brings.
Maintenance
 Zero Clients are fundamentally more reliable than a standard PC. With
no moving parts, no storage and no software, they are very unlikely
to suffer mechanical failure and cannot be corrupted by viruses or
failed installations. Any faults that develop with the user’s desktop
environment can be quickly solved at the server backend, eliminating
the high costs associated with service call outs. In the unlikely event
of hardware failure, the user does not have to wait for a repair as the
Zero Client can be replaced with a functioning device within minutes,
allowing the user to resume exactly where they left off. The massive
reduction in downtime helps keep a business running at optimum
efciency.
Lifecycle
 Hardware redundancy represents a major expense for companies, a
substantial chunk of workload for IT managers and a frustration for
users. With a Zero Client based solution, companies can avoid the
costs of replacing hardware, IT managers no longer have to organize
hardware refreshes and the user has a device that always performs
optimally. This is because the Zero Client has no effect on the speed
and responsiveness of the user’s desktop environment. Should more
performance be needed, it is simply a case of upgrading the server
backend, which can be carried out much more easily than upgrading
hundreds of individual PCs. A Zero Client can hence last much longer
than a PC because it will keep functioning with an evolving desktop
environment.