Tablet PC's Increasingly Used For Remote Access

The Apple iPad has recently become a very popular device. If you have read any technology blogs in the past few weeks, you have probably seen some mentions of it. Some people talk about it in a positive way. Others hate it. Of course, this is expected, as any kind of hardware is going to have its supporters as well as its detractors. But one thing that many people agree on is that the iPad is a great device if you want a client to use Remote Access Software with. What exactly are the reasons behind this? The PC World Business Center has recently published a report on this very issue.

 

To answer the question, let's not forget what the iPad actually is: a tablet PC. While it is being touted as something new and revolutionary, the tablet PC has existed in various forms for more than a decade before the iPad came out. It is just the first tablet PC to reach such a high level of popularity.  As some technology reviewers note, it is actually the form factor of the iPad that makes it well suited for using Remote Desktop Software. As a tablet PC, it is smaller and more lightweight than most notebooks out there. It also has a touch screen interface that, while may take some getting used to, works quite well to remotely control applications and access files on a distant PC.

 

Few people would consider a tablet as a replacement for a desktop PC (although many have replaced desktops with notebooks). This is simply because it is seen as more of a "mobile device" rather than a computer proper. But using it can be very practical in certain situations. Let's say that you use your iPad to take notes during presentations. If you have forgotten a file on your desktop PC, you can use remote access software to remotely connect to that PC and retrieve the file that you need.

 

The iPad's Remote Control Software capabilities are also increasingly being used for server administration in data center environments. The majority of servers used in a data center are "headless" servers, which are not permanently connected to a monitor. Technicians and administrators could use the iPad to remotely connect to a server and then access its desktop or simply use a command line interface. Sure, a fixed stations could be used for this, however a tablet PC like the iPad is more practical, as it allows the user to control the server no matter where they are. This makes it very practical for uses where a physical inspection of the server would be required in addition to connecting remotely to it, such as when checking for a loose cable or a defective component. Due to all of these uses, remote desktop applications are rapidly being developed for the iPad.

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This article was written by Phillip Presley he is interested in computer science and new technologies. He recommends that all companies consider integrating new Remote Desktop Software technologies into their business.

Many New iPad Remote Access Tools Under Development

The Apple iPad is essentially a tablet PC that runs on the Apple iOS platform. The device has its share of supporters and detractors, just like many other Apple products. Some believe that is a great tool that has brought tablet PCs into mainstream popularity. However, other people believe that it is simply an overpriced enlarged iPhone, without the phone. Regardless of this, it is still a device that has captured the attention of many people, including business users. One of the main things that the iPad could be useful for would be to use it in conjunction with Remote Desktop Softwareand thus access another system remotely. Remotely accessing application programs and data are one thing that tablet PC devices such as the Apple iPad are increasingly being used for, especially among those who use them for business purposes.

 

This has caused many different software vendors to start developing remote access applications which can run on the iPad and let users access their other computers remotely. Software vendors are seeing the potential that this device could have in terms of its use in connection with Remote Access. Certain companies have put together teams and hired experts on software development for the iOS, as the platform is different from the regular MacOS, Linux and Windows operating systems that most programs are made to run on. While developing software for the iPad does come with its challenges, these are not insurmountable in any way.

 

One of these uses that has been noted by various technology experts is the fact that remote access programs will essentially let the user run Windows applications on the iPad. These applications will be actually executed on the remote computer, while viewing and control will be done on the iPad itself. This can eliminate one of the major problems that a lot of people would face, that of not being able to use some applications that they would need because they are Windows based. Since you can't install Windows 7 or XP on the iPad (some geeks have managed to actually make Windows 95 work directly on the iPad with some tinkering around, but it's slow and unstable), remote access software is the only solution.

 

Many of the products that are under development for the iPad will actually be more than just standard PC Remote Control Softwareprograms. They can also work as cloud clients. The way this basically works is that a Windows installation, complete with any necessary business software, is done on a cloud based servers. Users will be able to log in to that server and see Windows run from their remote access software. Cloud based server, virtualization and remote access technologies are the main focus of many businesses, that see them as the future of computing.

About the Author

This article was written by Phillip Presley he is interested in computer science and new technologies. He recommends that all companies consider integrating new Remote Desktop Software technologies into their business.