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The IT department is under constant stress: end users need quick support for technical problems, while servers must be monitored and maintained around the clock. At the same time, decentralized work structures and home office policies mean that IT support cannot always be available on-site.

End users often experience problems that require quick action to avoid productivity losses. These can be software errors, configuration issues, or operational difficulties. Without remote maintenance, time-consuming and costly on-site visits would be necessary.

In the server domain, companies face the challenge of ensuring high availability and performance. Server failures or problems can have serious consequences for business operations. A quick response to disruptions is therefore essential, which would often not be possible without remote maintenance.

Thin clients, as a resource-efficient alternative to full-fledged PCs, bring their own challenges. They need to be centrally managed and updated, which would require considerable effort without suitable remote maintenance solutions.
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Remote maintenance is a streamlined solution for the aforementioned issues. For end users, it enables quick and direct assistance without the need for a technician to be on-site. IT staff can remotely access the user's computer, diagnose and solve problems, as well as conduct training.

In the server domain, remote maintenance allows continuous monitoring and quick intervention in case of problems. Administrators can restart servers, change configurations, and deploy updates without being physically present. This increases efficiency and minimizes downtime.

For thin clients, remote maintenance offers the possibility to centrally perform updates, change settings, and resolve issues. This significantly simplifies the management of a large number of devices.

There are a variety of software solutions for remote maintenance that can be used depending on requirements and application area:

• TeamViewer: A widely used solution for remote maintenance of end-user PCs. TeamViewer offers easy operation and is also available for free for private users.

• AnyDesk: A lightweight alternative to TeamViewer, characterized by high speed and low latency.

• Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP): A solution developed by Microsoft, particularly suitable for Windows-based environments.

• VNC (Virtual Network Computing): A cross-platform protocol for remote maintenance, available in various implementations such as TightVNC or UltraVNC.

• SSH (Secure Shell): Mainly used for remote maintenance of Linux servers and systems, enabling secure connections via command line.

• IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface): Specifically designed for remote maintenance of servers at the hardware level, allowing access even when the operating system is shut down.

• Puppet, Ansible, or Chef: Automation tools particularly suitable for managing large server infrastructures and thin client environments.