Sun Ray thin client

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The Sun Ray thin client is a network-based, stateless desktop device designed to provide users with centralized computing access through server-hosted sessions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf computer terminal
thin client device
acquiredBy Oracle Corporation
architecture network-based
benefit reduced desktop total cost of ownership
category desktop virtualization hardware
thin client
computingModel stateless
dataStorageLocation central server
deploymentModel client-server
designGoal centralized administration
enhanced security through server-side data storage
simplified desktop management
developer Sun Microsystems
discontinuationReason strategic shift away from desktop virtualization hardware
discontinuedBy Oracle Corporation
graphicsHandling rendered on server and transmitted over network
hotDeskingDescription users can move sessions between devices using smart cards
inputDevices keyboard
mouse
introducedBy Sun Microsystems
lifecycleStatus discontinued
localStorage none
managementModel server-based desktop infrastructure
marketedAs ultra-thin client
networkDependency requires continuous network connection
networkType Ethernet LAN
outputDevices audio
monitor
powerConsumption low compared to traditional PCs
primaryFunction provide centralized computing access
processingLocation remote server
relatedProductFamily Sun Ray product line
securityModel no user data stored on device
sessionPersistence user sessions remain on server when device is disconnected
sessionType server-hosted desktop sessions
successorVendor Oracle Corporation
supports hot desking
smart card-based user authentication
supportsFeature centralized session management
multi-user environment
supportsOperatingSystems server-hosted Linux desktops
server-hosted Solaris desktops
server-hosted Windows desktops via integration
targetEnvironment call centers
education
enterprise computing
usesProtocol ALP (Appliance Link Protocol)
vendor Sun Microsystems

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Sun Microsystems
developerOf
Sun Microsystems ("Sun Ray thin clients")
product

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