[committee] My Ideas for Maaxen

[James French]

Just a quick email as Bob has asked me to clarify my request for terminal
services licenses for Maaxen.

For those not aware, Microsoft's server platforms allow two simultaneous
remote users out of the box without TS licenses. I'd like to see maaxen
put to use as a terminal server for people who want remote windows access to
UCC (why? - a question I leave to them to answer).

Another nice feature would be that we could possibly also add Windows as an
option to the LTSP thinterms which would mean they'd get more use from
people wanting to do work/write software/whatever on a windows box without
having to fight people for a games capable machine.

It's entirely up to the committee, but it'd be nice if someone could have a
look at what the pricing is, and/or see if we can't weedle a little more out
of Microsoft to make the box a little more useful (although they've already
been generous). I'm happy enough to shoot Deborah Youd an email and chase
down what ITS would charge us (although Matt may already have that info). If
we were to chase Microsoft, it might be better if someone on the committee
approaches them.

As I've discussed on tech, I don't think Active Directory is all that good
an idea for UCC as we tend to have too many chefs in the kitchen. Our other
options would be hosting windows only services (freelancer anyone) and
enforcing idle session timeouts etc to divy up the two RDP sessions.

I don't really mind one way or the other, but it'd be nice if the committee
had a chat and worked out what they want to happen with this box :)

Cheers,
Frenchie

Ps. At the moment, 2008R2 is in the same boat as Windows 7 with the lack of
workingness with samba, that may enter into your decision.