2X ThinClientServer for Windows is a legacy centralized deployment and management solution designed to convert standard, aging PCs into lean thin clients and manage them alongside dedicated thin-client hardware. Originally developed by 2X Software Ltd., the company and its technology portfolio were acquired by Parallels in 2015, meaning this specific standalone product has evolved and been absorbed into what is known today as Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).
An overarching review of the software’s architecture, its classic feature set, and its practical pros and cons highlight its capabilities. 💻 System Architecture: How It Works
The platform operates as a mid-tier orchestration layer between your hardware endpoints and your primary virtualization environment (like Terminal Services, Citrix, or VMware). It is comprised of three core modules:
2X ThinClientOS: A minimal, read-only Linux-based operating system. It can be booted over the network using PXE (no local hard drive required) or run from a local storage drive.
TFTP / Boot Server: Handles the automated delivery of the ThinClientOS image to hardware endpoints across the network when they power on.
Web-Based Management Console: A centralized interface (preconfigured on a WAMP/LAMP stack) where IT administrators control settings, user groups, and app delivery. ⚙️ Key Features 2XOS thinClient RDP version – Parallels Forums
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