Figure 6. The IBM Network Station Series 1000

The IBM Network Station Series 1000 (Figure 6) is the Java-focused network computer. It delivers powerful support for running Java applications while simultaneously accessing familiar graphical Windows and character-based applications. It’s the thin client choice for organizations that are implementing Java- and Internet-oriented application architectures and it comes with the Java-based Lotus eSuite software.

3.1.1 IBM Network Station Manager

The Network Station ships with Network Station Manager, paired client and server software that includes a user interface, emulators, a browser, Java Virtual Machine, and other features.

The IBM Network Station Manager software provides for management, administration, and authentication of the IBM Network Station. It provides a customized environment with discrete or simultaneous access to:

Windows (ICA), UNIX, 5250, 3270, and ASCII terminal-based applications

Internet and intranet applications and data

JVM 1.1.6

IBM Netfinity servers, AS/400, RS/6000, S/390 and other PC server types.

Network Station Manager Version 1, Release 3 is the industry-standard for managing first-generation IBM Network Station thin clients. Network Station Manager Version 1, Release 3 (NSM V1R3) is IBM’s industry-leading thin client management and administration software that enables centralized, server-based set up and configuration for all Network Station Series 100s, 300s, and 1000s in an enterprise. An administrator can access Network Station Manager from any location on the network to create and manage user-specific desktop environments and access privileges, and to control all Network Station applications and access to server resources such as disk files and printers.

More information regarding the IBM Network Station and the IBM Network Station Manager can be obtained from the following Web site:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/networkstation/

For deploying the IBM Network Station, we highly recommend that you obtained the IBM redbook, IBM Network Station Manager Release 3 Guide for Windows NT, SG24-5221. This redbook can be obtained from the following Web site in PDF format:

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/

Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 17

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