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Custom Tweaks for Windows Terminal Server 2003

NOTE: Registry changes mentioned below are suggested changes only; 2X is not responsible for the consequences of any implemented Registry changes. For custom tweaks to Windows 2003 Terminal Server, to improve the overall end-user experience, please do the following: First,...

Virtualization and the Private Cloud

Cloud computing may be the Next Big Thing, but many companies are not yet ready to fully embrace the notion of putting all of their data and applications in the public cloud and the loss of control that goes along with it. One might say the idea of a “private cloud” has been around at least...

Installing 2X Software Components

2X Software can be installed as separate components on separate machines, allowing the possibility of isolating services individually, for improved load distribution and redundancy. Here, we have outlined an efficient way to install different components on different machines. These machines can...

2X Universal Printing and Scanning

Virtualization is a key factor in efficiently deploying and managing an enterprise network today. Server-based computing via virtual desktops and applications that can be accessed from thin clients saves companies money and saves IT administrators time and frustration. The 2X suite of virtual...

Disabling RDP Compression in the 2X Client

RDP supports compression; third-party products exist on the market  that are designed to enable RDP compression, but require original transmission streams to remain uncompressed. For Version 8, RDP compression can be disabled using the “Enable Compression” option within the 2X Client: The...

VDS 8.1 Beta is Out

We have just released a new beta version of VirtualDesktopServer version 8.1 build 855. The primary changes we’ve made in this minor version upgrade are listed below. Server – Listing Policies With this new feature administrators can control which version of 2X Client they want their users...

Steps to Upgrading Your Server

At some point, servers must undergo system upgrades. To avoid potential problems, system administrators must plan for possible errors whenever possible. Information It is important to obtain as much information as possible on the server, and to make sure this information is always close at hand....

2X ThinClientServer 6.2 Webinar

As part of our 2X Partner Training webinar series, we’ve posted our recent webinar on the 2X ThinClientServer 6.2, hosted by Billy Phillips, a member of our 2X Support staff: As mentioned elsewhere, the key features of the 2X ThinClientServer 6.2 include: VMware View VDI client support VNC...