thanks for info!
--- In vantage@yahoogroups.com, "tbmuzic" <tombosko@...> wrote:
>
>
> I'd thought I'd share my experiences with Vantage(8.03.408) and Terminal
> services 2008.
>
> I have configured Vantage to use Remote App, this is a new feature in
> Windows Server 2008 you might wanna google that, anyway it is been
> fantastic. It makes an application look "seamless" to the desktop, just
> like any other locally installed app. No more "second desktop" to "log
> into." When a user clicks on a RDP icon they get a network login box to
> reenter their network username and password, a slight delay and them the
> user is presented with the Epicor Vantage login box...Again, no second
> desktop.
>
> Some caveats:
> Make sure you have workstations running XP Pro SP 3, or RDP 6.1 if
> running with less than XP SP 3. Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 works w/o
> additional requirements.
>
> Another big area is printing, there is a new feature in WS 2008 TS
> called easyprint. You MUST be running .Net 3.0 sp1 or newer on the
> client PC to use easyprint. Basically easy print redirects any local Pc
> printer(s) so you can us it in your TS session.(Suggest using .Netframe
> 3.5 out now)
>
>
> Vantage over the web:
>
> We have also configured our Windows 2008 TS to allow users outside our
> internal network, using an SSL certificate, to use Vantage over the
> web...no VPN required. This works great for salesmen who using wireless
> at hotels that don't support VPN. This delivery method also reduces the
> technical complexity for sales dudes who may technically challenged. ;)
> Please note it does take about 45 seconds to start Vantage initially
> but once you are logged in, it is as fast as your network
> connection...as fast as the full desktop client on the same LAN as the
> server..which technically it is for us. ;)
>
> Manfiest Shipping:
>
> We also have Manifest, the 3rd party shipping package, working under TS
> Remote app. Anyone who has used Manifest in a remote/WAN environment
> knows are slow it is to load and run. This has been a sticking point
> from day 1 with Manifest.
>
> If you are setup as a hub and spoke type network you have to take a
> serious look at Windows 2008 TS.
>
> I have WS 2008 running on a dual-quad core with 16 gig of memory. With
> 15 active Vantage sessions and utilization is at 2 % and memory usage is
> just under 3 gig.
>
> Finally, the biggest benefit of using TS when you have updates to
> Vantage..hands down a no brainer for small IT shops like we are. I am
> using this client only at my remote sites now forward.
>
> Tom Bosko
> Miner Enterprises
>