Resara'''Since 2005

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Resara...Since 2005
The biggest name in Linux you just heard of!
Warren Luebkeman Partner, Resara LLC
Resara is...A Linux software and services company
Our mission...To make Linux practical/viable on
the desktop
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What is Resara?
A Turn-Key Linux and Open Source Computer
Solution
IT Solution

• Centralized Administration
• Thin/Fat Client Technology
• Great support

Special Features for Schools

• 100 open source programs
• Classroom Management Software
• Creates level playing field

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How Does It Work?
True Thin Client

• PXE Boot, no local storage/OS
• Sessions run off the server

Other Cool Features

• Complete Local Media
• Local Applications
• Microsoft Integration

Server Clustering

• Clients/Sessions load balancing
• Single point of management
• Simple to configure!

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Differences
Resara vs. Windows TS
Windows TS vs. VDI

• Resara/Linux is natively mutli-user
• Truly thin client/no local storage/OS
• Resara supports local applications
• No viruses/spyware.
• Windows TS will run your software...

• Windows TS can support more sessions
• per server
• VDI has better application support
• VDI session resources are isolated
• VDI also shares RDP limitations
• Windows TS is simpler/less expensive

Resara vs. VDI

• Resara supports 60 sessions per server
• vs 35 for VDI
• Resara supports local applications
• VDI session resources are isolated
• Resara is much simpler/less expensive

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Latest from the Resara mines....
Super thin client!?

• PXE Boot, no local storage/OS
• Entire users session run locally
• Fat client application performance
• Very low server overhead

Better then VDI?....

• Lower server/software overhead
• Native local media support
• Fat client application performance
• Simpler....

Atom-based thin clients

• 1.6ghz CPU's
• 2Gb's RAM
• 3D Video Cards
• 150-199

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Our Customers
Schools

• Low budgets
• Old/slow computers
• Insufficient IT personnel
• Usually generic computer needs

Value proposition

• Revitalize old PCs
• Bring in low-cost thin client hardware
• Reduce software licensing
• Centralize network administration
• More software/technology for classrooms

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Vassalboro Community School

• Vassalboro, Maine
• 550 Students

Started as a Windows Guy

• Began playing with Linux in 2001
• Uses Resara Linux thin and fat clients
• Students get exposed to Windows, Linux, and
  Apples

David Trask IT Director Computer Teacher
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Belchertown Public Schools
Belchertown, Massachusetts 2,655 Students

• 500 Old PCs converted to Linux thin clients
• Now has endless source of free computers
• Windows Terminal Services for Adobe
  Applications
• Saved 350,000 upfront in hardware costs
• Projects additional savings of 500,000 over
  next ten years

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Putting Linux on the Business Desktop
Challenges

• Software incompatibility
• Different user environment
• Lack of expertise
• Lack of consistent solutions

Opportunities

• More stable environment greater productivity
• No viruses/spyware (and preventative costs)
• Reduce Licensing/Hardware Costs
• Growing trend toward web based, OS agnostic
  software

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Viable Solution for Linux on Business Desktops
Create a mixed, seamless environment
Advantages of this model

• Mission critical apps isolated on
• secure Windows servers
• Linux acts as buffer against
• viruses/malware
• Optimize Windows licensing
• only where its needed
• Begin transitioning to open source
• alternatives like OpenOffice
• Lower overall TCO

• Use Linux on the desktop
• Run mission critical apps via VDI
• or Windows TS
• Internet/Email/Web based apps
• should be used in Linux

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Questions?Comments?Complaints?