Specifications

DeTOS 7 Administration Manual
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 What is DeTOS?
Devon Terminal Operating System (DeTOS) is an embedded Thin Client Operating System designed to be simple, secure
and centrally manageable. It is an operating system utilized in Devon IT thin clients as well as Devon IT's VDI Blaster
software for older PCs. DeTOS can be used to access hosted desktops using Microsoft Remote Desktop Services,
VMware View, Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop, web based applications, and more.
1.2 DeTOS Features
Simple: Configuring a session out of the box is quick and painless using the DeTOS intuitive web based control
panel. The same control panel can be used either locally from the thin client or remotely from the management
software.
Modern: DeTOS can connect to hosted desktops using industry’s best protocols including PCoIP, Citric ICA
Client, Citrix XenDesktop, rDesktop (RDP) or Windows Terminal Services, and VMware View Client. DeTOS also
includes a built-in browser that allows accessing web-based applications or kiosk usage.
Centrally Managed: DeTOS-based terminals can be centrally managed using Devon IT’s Echo Thin Client
management software.
 Echo is shipped as a virtual appliance, so it is easy to set up
 Echo can automatically discover and inventory the thin clients on your network.
 Echo has the concept of default profile. Using a default profile, additional thin clients are automatically
configured when you plug them into your network.
 Echo allows individual profiles for different users, including specific Connections, Thin Client Settings,
Passwords, and Customizable Desktop Icons.
 Echo allows you to update the thin client’s firmware. Updates can be scheduled to happen outside of
production hours, i.e., over the weekend.
 Echo allows you to remotely take control of thin clients (shadowing) to help troubleshooting users’ issues.
1.3 DeTOS Installation
No installation is required for customers who have purchased DeTOS based thin clients from Devon IT. Your thin client
already contains a factory installed DeTOS operating system. A USB reflash utility is, however, available if you need to
reinstall the operating system at any point in the future.
Visit our website at, http://www.devonit.com/software/detos/downloads, for more information.