The Netilla appliance works in conjunction with Microsoft Terminal Server to offer thin-client remote access to applications and data. The system screens and intermediates Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)-encrypted sessions between remote user and applications sitting on the network servers.
What is Netilla appliance?
The Netilla appliance works in conjunction with Microsoft Terminal Server to offer thin-client remote access to applications and data. The system screens and intermediates Secure Sockets Layer ( SSL )-encrypted sessions between remote user and applications sitting on the network servers. Because the Netilla system passes only mouse clicks and keystrokes between client and server, it requires only a thin datastream, making it possible for students to access applications even over a dial-up connection - albeit with some delay.
How many concurrent users does Netilla support?
Woodall started with the Netilla business-class version, which supports 150 concurrent users, but because "people were hammering at it like there was no tomorrow," he quickly stepped up to the enterprise version, which serves 400.
Why do engineering schools use Netilla?
Engineering schools use Netilla to provide students and faculty remote access to powerful labs-based applications.
Is Netilla easy to use?
Woodall explored various SSL- VPN products, but Netilla's ease of use impressed him most. "Since it's just the two of us, it had to be simple to use. I've found over the years, no matter how great the technology, if it's not easy, the students and faculty won't bother with it," he says.
