Implementation and Best Practice Guide HP Multiseat Computing Solution
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Table of contents 1 Fundamentals ................................................................................................................... 1 Offerings of Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint™ Server 2011 ...................................................... 1 OEM Standard ......................................................................................................... 1 OEM Premium ..........................................................................................................
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1 Fundamentals Offerings of Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint™ Server 2011 OEM Standard ● HP MultiSeat ms6005 or ms6200 Desktop (the host PC) ships preinstalled from the factory with Windows MultiPoint Server 2011, which includes the server Certificate of Authenticity (COA) ● HP MultiSeat t100 series clients sell separately; include the client operating system Client Access License (CAL) ● Available in 13 languages ● Domain join not allowed ● Operating system maximum number of users: 10 (see Perform
Description of Modes Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 can operate in two different modes described below: ● Maintenance, see Maintenance on page 2 ● Normal, see Normal on page 2 Maintenance Maintenance mode is the state of the MultiPoint Server 2011 system in which the administrative user performs maintenance tasks. No stations switch to this mode—this mode ends all user sessions. All software and driver installations are performed in Maintenance mode, including updating system settings.
powered. Daisy-chaining can simplify cabling and extend the distance between the host and a station without additional USB hubs. NOTE: The maximum cable length supported by USB 2.0 specification is 5 meters.
2 Best Practices for Installation of Drivers with the Academic Volume License Operating System Recommended Method (Automatic Driver Installation) Before installing the Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Academic Volume License operating system from DVD, go to www.hp.com and search for drivers for your host PC model. Choose the MultiPoint 2011 OS then locate and download the "HP Install Assistant" Softpaq. (Using this method, you will not need to download any other driver Softpaqs.
3 Performance Considerations Consider the following when evaluating performance on a MultiSeat solution: ● Each client session, including the host system, will offer native resolution of the monitor attached to the client/host. The MultiPoint operating system does not attempt to reduce the resolution or color depth of each session. ● Performance will be a factor of the application running in each session and the number of client sessions running per host system.
4 Licensing and Support Several support options are available—these must be purchased separately: 6 ● WMS VL Support Link for Professional Customers ● Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) Chapter 4 Licensing and Support
5 External Links ● HP MultiSeat Solution ● Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server Forum ● Microsoft TechNet for Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 ● Microsoft Partner Network 7
