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Midterms - Computers Built Flashcards

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lightweight computing devices that depend on a central server for processing tasks

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Thin Clients

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Advantages of thin clients

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  • Cheaper
  • Consume less power
  • Data is stored centrally
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Types of Thin Clients

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Hardware
Software
Cloud-based

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Hardware thin clients

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Traditional Thin Clients
Zero Clients
Smart Thin Clients

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Hardware thin clients

Basic devices designed primarily for remote desktop access

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Traditional Thin Clients

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Hardware thin clients

Extremely lightweight, with minimal processing capabilities, relying entirely on the server. They are ideal for environments requiring strict security, like healthcare

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Zero Clients

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Hardware thin clients

Offer more processing power and local storage than traditional models, suitable for environments where some tasks can be performed locally

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Smart Thin Clients

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Software thin clients

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Client Software on PCs
Web-Based Thin Clients
Mobile Thin Clients

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Software thin clients

Standard PCs can function as thin clients by running specific software to connect to a server

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Client Software on PCs

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Software thin clients

Applications accessed via web browsers, eliminating the need for specialized installations.

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Web-Based Thin Clients

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Software thin clients

Mobile devices (smartphones or tablets) can act as thin clients by connecting to a cloud-based server

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Mobile Thin Clients

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Thin clients under cloud-based clients

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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Hosted Virtual Desktops (HVD)

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Cloud-based thin clients

Virtual desktops hosted in the cloud, accessible from any internet-connected device

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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

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Cloud-based thin clients

Connects users to virtual machines on a private or public cloud

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Hosted Virtual Desktops (HVD)

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perform most processing on the local machine, requiring less reliance on a central server. They are better suited for high-demand applications

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Thick clients

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Advantages of thick clients

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can run complex applications independently

can operate without a constant network connection

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Types of Thick Clients

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Traditional Desktop PCs
Gaming PCs
Workstations
Specialized Thick Clients

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Types of thick clients

General-purpose computers for everyday use

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Traditional Desktop PCs

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Types of thick clients

High-performance systems optimized for gaming

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Gaming PCs

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Types of thick clients

Designed for high-performance tasks, such as graphic design or engineering applications

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Workstations

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Types of thick clients

Includes POS systems and medical workstations tailored for specific industries

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Specialized Thick Clients

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are specialized computers optimized for recording and producing sound. They are essential for music producers and sound engineers

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Audio workstations

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Types of audio workstations

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  1. Standalone Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
  2. Home Studio DAWs
  3. Live Performance DAWs
  4. Mobile and Tablet-Based DAWs
  5. Online/Cloud-Based DAWs
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are tailored for video editing, rendering, and post-production, equipped with powerful GPUs and CPUs

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Video Workstations

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Types of Video Workstations

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  1. Editing Workstations
  2. 3D/Visual Effects (VFX) Workstations
  3. Rendering Workstations
  4. High-Resolution Video Workstations
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are high-performance computers built to run resource-intensive video games with high graphics fidelity

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Gaming Workstations

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Types of Gaming Workstations

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  1. High-End Gaming PCs
  2. Mid-Range Gaming Workstations
  3. Entry-Level Gaming Workstations
  4. Compact/Mini Gaming Workstations
  5. Streaming and Gaming Hybrid Workstations
  6. VR-Ready Gaming Workstations
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are often cloud-based environments that provide remote access to computing resources

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Virtual Workstations

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Types of Virtual Workstations

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  1. Cloud-Based Workstations
  2. On-Premise Workstations
  3. Hybrid Virtual Workstations
  4. Application Virtualization Workstations
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(DaaS)

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Desktop as a Service

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(HVD)

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Hosted Virtual Desktops

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(DAWs)

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Standalone Digital Audio Workstations

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(VDI)

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

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(RDS)

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Remote Desktop Services

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