Tablet PC\\\'s Increasingly Used For Remote Access

The Apple iPad has recently become a very popular device.If you have read any technology blogs in the past few weeks, you have probably seen some mentions of it.Some people talk about it in a positive way.Others hate it.Of course, this is expected, as any kind of hardware is going to have its supporters as well as its detractors.But one thing that many people agree on is that the iPad is a great device if you want a client to use Remote Access Software with.What exactly are the reasons behind this? The PC World Business Center has recently published a report on this very issue. To answer the question, lets not forget what the iPad actually is: a tablet PC.While it is being touted as something new and revolutionary, the tablet PC has existed in various forms for more than a decade before the iPad came out.It is just the first tablet PC to reach such a high level of popularity. As some technology reviewers note, it is actually the form factor of the iPad that makes it well suited for using Remote Desktop Software.As a tablet PC, it is smaller and more lightweight than most notebooks out there.It also has a touch screen interface that, while may take some getting used to, works quite well to remotely control applications and access files on a distant PC. Few people would consider a tablet as a replacement for a desktop PC (although many have replaced desktops with notebooks).This is simply because it is seen as more of a mobile device rather than a computer proper.But using it can be very practical in certain situations.Lets say that you use your iPad to take notes during presentations.If you have forgotten a file on your desktop PC, you can use remote access software to remotely connect to that PC and retrieve the file that you need. The iPads Remote Control Software capabilities are also increasingly being used for server administration in data center environments.The majority of servers used in a data center are headless servers, which are not permanently connected to a monitor.Technicians and administrators could use the iPad to remotely connect to a server and then access its desktop or simply use a command line interface.Sure, a fixed stations could be used for this, however a tablet PC like the iPad is more practical, as it allows the user to control the server no matter where they are.This makes it very practical for uses where a physical inspection of the server would be required in addition to connecting remotely to it, such as when checking for a loose cable or a defective component.Due to all of these usesBusiness Management Articles, remote desktop applications are rapidly being developed for the iPad.