ozzy

We have a database app that we run over our corporate VPN. It's slow as **** even with the upgrade to our Internet lines (4Mb both directions), so I was hoping to stick the client on a 2003 server and run Terminal Services.

In the past I've only used Citrix on top of the MS OS, but I wondered if MS offer application publishing as I don't want (need) to run a full remote desktop session just for a single app.

Basically want it seamless on the client desktops without having to fork out extra software & licenses with Citrix App Server.

Stefan

workshy_fopp

Yep. We're running a database client for a database that lives on another server, think it's Sybase or something weird. Once you've installed TS in application mode, you just install the app, sort odbc settings or whatever, give them an icon and that's it. You don't have to go through control panel / add remove programs any more. Don't need to run compatibility scripts either. We're using the mstsc.exe as the client which comes with XP, but runs on 2000 too.

ozzy

With Citrix, the user has a desktop icon (say Word) and when they double-click it it looks the same whether it runs locally or remotely from a Citrix server.

But when your users runs the mstsc client, does it just run the app or does it give them a seperate desktop with the app inside?

I know the server side, what I'm after is something completely seamless for the users IYSWIM.

Stefan

ChrisB

AFAIK, the closest you'll get without a MetaFrame server is to specify that a program is run on connection.

For instance, from an XP Client, go into Accessories > Comms > RDC.

Click Options to expand and you'll get a Programs tab.

ozzy

Yeah, I saw that Chris but I was hoping they had added single application publishing. The run on connection works, but you get all the bloated stuff like a desktop, start menu, etc.. too

J1nxy

Nope they haven't added that functionality and to be honest aren't likely too as Citrix are a parnter and thats one of their selling points. The only way to to do it is as Chris B said, use the run program option.

Steve

workshy_fopp

We're running a full desktop, Office XP, Outlook and our database app over a 64k/128k isdn line so i wouldn't worry on 4Mb. Performance is fine other than printing. We had to install propriety printing software (simplify printing) to get round it.

ozzy

It's not the performance that worrys me it's that we don't need or want to run a full desktop. I want it to appear just like any other app running on their desktop. i.e. they have and icon, double-click and it launches the app.

I used to be a Citrix consultant in a former life and we run some direct from customer sites, but I was hoping we wouldn't have to install additional software just to run our app internally. There's a lot of bloated stuff that comes with the Citrix software that we just don't need

Stefan