Using iClientTS

iClientTS™ provides a multi-session version of iFIX client software (iClient) that runs on a machine with Remote Desktop Services enabled. The multi-session environment allows multiple thin clients to log on to the Server and initiate individual sessions of iFIX. iFIX is not installed on the individual client machines, only on the Remote Desktop Session Host. The user's experience is nearly identical to running iFIX on their local node. From the client, it is not obvious that a user is in a Remote Desktop session. Virtually all iFIX client functions work including scripts, trending, alarms, and security. iClientTS also allows you to remotely support iFIX from any computer on your network or anywhere in the world.

The following table compares iClient and iClientTS features.

Comparison of iClient and iClientTS
Feature	Standard iClient	iClientTS
Requires software on client	Yes	No
iFIX compatibility (Pictures/Schedules)	100%	100%
Picture navigation	Yes	Yes
Tag Group support	Yes	Yes
Write Access/Alarm ACK	Yes	Yes
Historical charts and Historical datalinks	Yes	Yes
VBA scripting	Yes	Yes
ActiveX support	Yes	Yes
Development/run time support	Yes	Yes
Color support	Unlimited	Unlimited for Windows Server with RDP 6.0 or greater Client
Runs in browser	No	Yes (IE)
Security	iFIX, Windows Server	iFIX, Windows Server
iFIX Environment protection	Yes	No
Runs applications requiring services in Windows	Yes	Yes (if iFIX is configured to run as a service)
Server platforms supported	Yes	Yes
Number of clients talking to a SCADA node	Each client = 1 connection	Each client = 1 connection
iFIX SCADA	Yes	Yes
Change Management	Yes	Not supported

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