If you are interested in implementing a terminal server solution for schools, classrooms, training centers and non-profit organizations, then you will want to take a look at Microsoft’s Windows Multipoint Server.
The 2012 public beta is now available for download and testing from the Microsoft Connect site. Initial beta release is in three languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese.
To download, sign in o the Connect Directory web page (https://connect.microsoft.com/directory), locate WMS 2012 Public Beta, and click Join
Title: WMS 2012 Public Beta English ISO
Release Date: 7/16/2012
Size: 3,479.61 MB
Some of the new features in the 2012 release include:
- New Multipoint Dashboard, effectively separating the system administration tasks from the real-time classroom tasks
- Disk Protection / Recovery (useful for public kiosk or library)
- Windows 8 Desktop Experience
- Monitor Windows 7/8 clients
- Virtualized Windows 7/8 Desktops
For details on these features and more, check out the WMS Team Blog post: