Why hasn’t everyone already implemented application servers?
The technology, although based on the tried-and-true mainframe computing model, is only now being embraced in the ed-tech marketplace. Previously, expensive server hardware and absolute necessity of third party software like Citrix made the cost justification difficult. Today a typical application server is in the $3,500 range (and potentially less when scaling with server blade technology) and the terminal services functionality already included in Windows Server 2003 performs very well, thus making the cost justification is easier. ClassLink’s Universal Learning Environment software offers the ability to easily manage and monitor a farm of application servers. Additionally, we have a simple turnkey approach through value-added implementation, technical support services and training. Interested in a web-demonstration of what a modern application server environment can offer? Contact us today.
