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Sun Ray Software 5.2 Now Available!

Think Thin — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:24:35 GMT

If you've been eagerly awaiting Sun Ray Software 5.2, the wait is over! Highlights of this release include: Real-time audio support and audio bandwidth optimizations. Better multimedia. An integrated installer. This combines the server side components...(read more)

Webinar: Real World VDI with Oracle VDI

Think Thin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:14:01 GMT

Hey Folks, We have a great webinar coming up on Thursday, April 28 at 9AM PT that will feature Think Thin's own Jeff Reilly. The main topic covered will be the "real world" scenarios that customer face when they choose to virtualize their...(read more)

Sun Rays are "Citrix Ready"

Think Thin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:36:25 GMT

Meet the three newest members of the Citrix Ready TM family of Thin Clients. While the Sun Ray has always been a capable client when paired with Citrix, it's now official . This classification is for XenApp, but we will also be pursing the same classification...(read more)

We're going to HIMSS!

Think Thin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:39:31 GMT

The Desktop Virtualization Team is going to this years HIMSS conference, and we are going in a big way! To show our new united Oracle front, Hardware, Software, Complete, we will be demonstrating 14 Oracle software applications using Oracle's VDI...(read more)

Eco-Enterprise Webinar

Think Thin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:11:49 GMT

Hey, you! No, not you on the Sun Ray. I mean "you" over there, the one killing our planet with a kilowatt consuming thick client. Point that energy hungry beast over to http://bit.ly/dOtAWL and join Michael Dann and myself for webinar where...(read more)

VDI 3.2.2 Maintenance Release available

Think Thin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:12:26 GMT

To compliment this morning's earlier release of Sun Ray Software 5.1.2 Maintenance release, Oracle has made the Second VDI 3.2 maintenance release available. VDI 3.2.2 is available on My Oracle Support under Patch ID 11664634 to Oracle Support customers...(read more)

Sun Ray Software 5.1.2 Maintenance Release Available

Think Thin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:05:32 GMT

Oracle has just released the second maintenance release to Sun Ray Software 5.1. This release is available on My Oracle Support to customers with a valid support agreement. To find this patch, click the Patches and Updates tab and in the Search section...(read more)

Sun Rays* and Round Robin

Think Thin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:33:28 GMT

*While the title of this blog is misleading, know that my intent is to help people find answers via search engines. In reality, this post is about using operating systems that perform caching of resolved DNS names and how it can affect name resolution...(read more)

Webinar: Access to Oracle Applications with Oracle Secure Global Desktop

Think Thin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:34:38 GMT

Please join us today at 9 AM PST as we discuss how to increase security and simplify user access to your Oracle Applications by using Oracle Secure Global Desktop. Brad will be one of the presenters, and I'll be helping with the Q&A chat. Get...(read more)

Documentation Updates for Sun Ray Software 5.1 and Sun Ray 3 Series Clients

Think Thin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:33:17 GMT

We've had some product announcements the past few months and I want to make sure you all remember where to find the latest documentation. The Sun Ray 3 and Sun Ray 3i clients are now available and you can find out all about their technical specifications...(read more)

Bein' Green

Think Thin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:10:11 GMT

Kermit was right, it ain't easy being green . To create truly eco-friendly product, you have to consider its entire life-cycle. From supply chains to disposal, Oracle has worked hard to make the Sun Ray 3 family the most efficient and environmentally...(read more)

Desktop Virtualization Webcasts from Oracle OpenWorld

Think Thin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 17:06:04 GMT

A few webcasts that were shown live during the week of Oracle OpenWorld/JavaOne/Oracle Develop. Michael Dann discusses the eco-friendly aspects of the new Sun Ray 3 family: John Bondi discusses the new 4.6 release of Secure Global Desktop: Brad Lackey...(read more)

Desktop Virtualization Happenings at OpenWorld

Think Thin — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:33:09 GMT

Howdy Think Thin readers, A lot going on this year at Oracle OpenWorld on the Desktop Virtualization front. My Senior VP, Wim Coekaerts, is speaking about Oracle's Virtualization strategy in the general session. John Bondi, Dirk Grobler and I have...(read more)

Sun Ray 3 Plus with USB Speakers

Think Thin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:28:35 GMT

While not "VDI In The Sky" (Man that was cool!) as a every day user of my Sun Ray 3 Plus I try to play music while I work. I wanted a bit better a sound experience along with the portability that Sun Ray mobile session technology provides. I...(read more)

VDI In The Sky

Think Thin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:23:16 GMT

On a recent trip (my first as an employee !) to Oracle HQ, I decided to test out Oracle VDI 3.2 from an airplane. Sure, everyone (who can...if the latency will allow their protocol to work that is) has done this, but hey it's been my first trip since...(read more)