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How It Works
A hosted desktop is a fully-functioning remote workstation. Instead of being held on local hardware, all software and data is housed in our state-of-the-art data centres.
This data is then sent via the internet, to an end-user’s workstation (such as a PC or thin client), whilst industry-standard encryption (as used by the likes of ANZ and WESTPAC) ensures that no information can be accessed by external parties. Keystrokes and mouse movements are then relayed from the workstation to our data centres. This is an entirely seamless process and the end user’s Windows experience is identical to that offered by a traditional desktop PC, allowing interaction with the exact same applications in the exact same way.
Connecting to your hosted desktop
You can connect to your hosted desktop from any location you choose, as long as you have an internet or network connection. Simply browse to our login portal from your laptop, desktop or thin client and the hosted desktop appears as if it was running locally on your machine. You can print documents and use your applications just as if the machine was under your desk.
Simple Steps
1. Browse to the web-based login screen
2. Type in your username and password
3. Select your desktop or a specific application
4. Use the desktop as if installed locally
Thin Clients
For those wanting to further reduce costs and remove management of PCs in their office, switching to thin client is a great way to do so and can be easily added on to the service. A thin client in essence is a micro PC, which has no moving parts and is extremely cost effective. They are almost disposable because your environment, data and applications are stored in our data-centre.
The thin client is small and easy to install. Just plug in your keyboard, mouse and screen(s) and connect it to your broadband router or network.
Benefits of Thin Clients
Affordable- Just a small monthly fee on top of your hosted desktop.
Simple- They don't require ANY management, as it can all be done remotely.
Reliable - They almost never break, as they have no moving parts.
Sleek - They look great, make no noise, and take up next to no room.
Easy - They come pre-configured and can be up and running in less than 5 minutes.
Power efficient - Thin clients use around 20% of the power of a PC.
Existing PCs and Notebooks
You can also prolong the life of your existing equipment because you are now only using it as a way to access Zeara’s portal.
