Deployment Options

One of the most powerful features of BlueZone Web-to-Host is its unique ability to provide several deployment mode options.  BlueZone Web-to-Host offers three different modes for the deployment of BlueZone clients.

• Standard Deployment Mode

• Embedded Client Mode

• Served Desktop Client Mode

All three options are installed on the web server and initiated by the end user in the exact same manner.  The End User simply clicks on a web link to start the process.

Standard Deployment Mode

This deployment method is the standard default mode for BlueZone Web-to-Host.  The end user launches a web browser, clicks on a link, and BlueZone is automatically installed and launched.  This method also provides for "automatic" updates of the BlueZone emulation clients.  Also, if the web server is not available, the BlueZone Launch Pad will detect this condition, and automatically launch the BlueZone Session Manager which allows End User's to launch their host sessions locally.  This eliminates the web server from being a single point of failure.

When launched as a Standard Web-to-Host Client, the BlueZone emulation client "floats" over the browser and the desktop.

SEE  How to Configure Standard Deployment Mode

Embedded Client Mode

This deployment option brings the power of the HTML web page into the equation. The Embedded Web-to-Host Client option works essentially the same way as the Standard Web-to-Host Client except that the BlueZone emulation client launches inside the browser window, and is embedded either full screen or at a fixed position within the web page. The exact position of the BlueZone emulator is completely configurable by the BlueZone administrator.  This method also provides for "automatic" updates of the BlueZone emulation clients.

With this option, you can design web pages that include frames, scripts, text, links, buttons or graphics right on the HTML page in harmony with the embedded BlueZone emulation client.

When launched as an Embedded Web-to-Host Client, the BlueZone emulation client is part of the web page.

SEE  How to Configure Embedded Mode

Served Desktop Client Mode

This deployment option is the only one of its kind in the industry.  It brings the benefits and familiarity of a BlueZone Desktop client with the convenience and advantages of a web-to-host client install.  This is a great option when you can't depend on the 100% availability of your web server.

How it Works

The BlueZone emulator is initially deployed and installed by the web server but it is launched by the End User, just like any standard desktop application.  When used in conjunction with the BlueZone Session Manager, BlueZone emulation client updates can be automatically delivered via the web server.  Or, if you prefer, you can configure Served Desktop so that updates are only downloaded when requested by the End User.  We call the Served Desktop Client our "best of both worlds" option.

SEE  How to Configure Served Desktop Mode