The Linux Terminal Server Project adds thin client support to Linux servers. LTSP is a flexible, cost effective solution that is empowering schools, businesses, and organizations all over the world to easily install and deploy thin clients.
LTSP workstations can run applications from Linux and Windows servers. Linux based thin clients have proven to be extremely reliable because tampering and viruses are virtually non-existent.
Key Benefits of LTSP
An LTSP thin client environment brings many benefits to an organization. Here are five reasons why you should choose LTSP:
Reduced Costs
In an LTSP thin client environment, all software for workstations originates on the LTSP server. Whether you are repurposing old desktop PCs or deploying new thin client devices, LTSP can be a key component in reducing the costs related to your computing environment.
No Licensing Fees
LTSP is open source software, released under the GPLv2 License. There is no cost to download and use LTSP. Benefitting from LTSP? Consider contributing to the project.
Less Maintenance Required
LTSP allows you to maintain your entire computer network from a single point of control; from the operating system image on the thin clients through user authentication and file storage. By reducing your software footprint with LTSP, maintenance and support obligations are reduced when compared to traditional desktop PC computing solutions.
Secure
Security has become a key challenge for administrators. LTSP thin client connections can be secured via SSH and are restricted to a LAN, ensuring that you are operating a manageable and safe computing environment. The LTSP model also makes it increasingly challenging for your systems to be a victim of viruses and spyware.
Community
The LTSP community has been active since 1999. Fueled by participation and experimentation, LTSP users have deployed LTSP in every imaginable scenario possible; from running an irrigation system to offering their company a thin client computing solution to replace desktop PCs. However you choose to LTSP, contributing back to the community is sure to improve your experience.
Install and Configure on Centos
## Open Terminal
yum groupinstall “Development Tools” “Development Libraries”
## Change path to LTSP package
/media/CDROM/
## install ltsp-utils-xxxxx.rpm
rpm -ivh ltsp-utils-0.10-0.noarch.rpm
ltspadmin
1. Install/Update LTSP Packages
Component Size (kb) Status
[ ] ltsp_core 73828 Installed - Up to date
[ ] ltsp_debug_tools 5280 Installed - Up to date
[ ] ltsp_kernel 14036 Installed - Up to date
[ ] ltsp_localdev 22436 Installed - Up to date
[ ] ltsp_rdesktop 560 Installed - Up to date
[ ] ltsp_x336 29448 Installed - Up to date
[ ] ltsp_x_addtl_fonts 16848 Installed - Up to date
[ ] ltsp_x_core 88908 Installed - Up to date
q
first configure below step then go to step 1 and select all packages and ‘q’
2. Cofigure the installer options
1. where to retrive the packages from?
file:///media/CDROM/
2. In which directory would you like to place the LTSP client tree?
[/opt/ltsp]
3. If you want to use an HTTP proxy, enter it here
Use 'none' if you don't want a proxy
Example: http://proxy.yourdomain.com:3128
[none]
4. If you want to use an FTP proxy, enter it here
(Use 'none' if you don't want a proxy)
[none]
5. Correct? (y/n/c)
y
3. Configure the installer options
ltspcfg - Version 0.10
Checking Runlevel....: 5
Checking Ethernet Interfaces
Checking Dhcpd....
Checking Tftpd....
Checking Portmapper...
Checking nfs....
Checking xdmcp...........Found: kdm Using: none!
Checking /etc/hosts.
Checking /etc/hosts.allow.
Checking /etc/exports.
Checking lts.conf.
Press <enter> to continue..
S - Show the status of all services
C - Configure the services manually
Q - Quit
Make a selection:
4. Configure the installer options
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