Built on Windows Server technology, MultiPoint Server enables multiple local stations to be connected to one computer. Several users can then share one computer at the same time, which enables each user to perform independent work or a group activity.

Users have their own independent and familiar Windows computing experience, using their own monitor, keyboard and mouse directly connected to the host computer. Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 enables more users to access technology at a lower total cost of ownership. It is designed to be simple to manage and use.

MultiPoint Server includes MultiPoint Manager, which helps you, as an administrative user, to monitor and manage MultiPoint Server stations. In contrast to IP-based thin clients, you can connect the MultiPoint Server to each station without connecting it to any other network.

Unlike other solutions on the market, Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 is based on the latest Windows technology and thus can run Windows applications, and support can be obtained through Microsoft or HP.

Benefits of Windows MultiPoint Sever include:

• More computing at lower total cost of acquisition and ownership
• Simple technology, working for you
• Designed to be a great companion server on an SBS network

Ideal for...

Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition

Ideal for small businesses with up to 20 users.

Windows MultiPoint Server 2011	Premium
Supported station types	USB Direct Connect
	Video Card Direct Connect
	LAN
Domain join capability	Yes
Maximum number of desktop sessions	20
Split screen allows for two users per monitor	Yes
Manage more than one system from a central console	Yes
Use if RemoteFX	With LAN only
ISV extensible MultiPoint Manager	Yes
Workgroup control features built in	Yes
Separate IP addresses for each station	Yes
Ability to use private USB	Yes

Connection Method	Multiseat	ProLiant Tower Servers*	ProLiant Rack Servers*
Lan (Thin Client or RDP from PC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
HP t100, t150 "Zero Client"	Yes	Pending	No
Direct connect with embedded video	Yes	Yes	No
Direct connect with optional PCIe graphics card	Yes	Pending	No

* See hp.com/go/ossupport for currently supported servers

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Small Business Server Solution Benefit

• »Broad Client Support
• »Easiest Setup Management
• »Desktop Orchestration
• »ISV Extensibility

Broad Client Support

• Introduction of LAN option provides ability to connect PCs, thin clients, and network monitors.
• Support for both low-cost locally created stations and conventional thin clients

Easiest Setup Management

• Day-to-day use designed for non-IT
• Easy setup and system management
• Domain join capability
• Pros across multiple servers
• Powershell and Hyper-V support for admins

Desktop Orchestration

• Rich set of built-in features enables administrator to easily monitor and control stations
• Exercise command and control over the environment by monitoring and interacting with station thumbnails

ISV Extensibility

• Quick links to other applications can be set up in MultiPoint Manager
• Shares the Windows Server Solutions SDK with Small Business Server 2011
• Leverage existing controls or create from scratch with WPF

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