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Diskless Vs Embedded

Diskless vs Embedded

For a thinclient to work, it needs an OS, now where does this OS come from.

Well, it can come from the server (remotebooting) or it can be embedded locally.

The booting Procedure in case of server is as follows :
  • Client boots up and bios transfers control to bootrom (Diskless thinClient have PXE compatible bootroms)
  • This bootrom broadcasts IP request on the Network.
  • Our (DHCP) Server is configured to hand out an I.P. Address to this client machine.
  • It also transfers bootloaders, and then booting files to this client machine
  • Now client machine boots up (it also gets config files from the server).
  • And as per the config file it connects to the respective server.
But in case of embedded it boots up from a local device :
  • Generally booting is done from a CF (Compact Flash) or a DOM (Disk on Module)
  • These devices are static storage devices (without any moving parts)
  • All the booting files along with the configuration details are stored in the local device.
  • On Server - You only require Terminal Service (in case of windows) to be enabled.
Benefits of Embedded Technology:
  • Local Configuration.
  • Speed.
  • Zero configuration on server.
  • Plug and play.
  • Simple.
  • Self servicing OS.
  • Local applications
  • Multimedia and graphics.
  • Networking.
  • Secured and reliability.
 Interesting Possibilities with Embedded OS:
  • Great Server Support.
  • Remote connectivity.
  • Local Appls.
  • Touch screens.
  • Wide Screen, LCD. (Even Rotation is possible)
  • Dual Head (monitors).
  • Seamless RDP.
  • Multi-protocol, multi-server, multi-session.
  • Local print.
  • Local browser.
  • Wireless (WiFi)
  • VOIP, Chat messengers.
  • Smart Card, biometrics support
  • Zero configuration on server.


If you still have doubt regarding this topic please feel free to contact Enjay Support

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