etäpäätekoneen
Etäpäätekoneen refers to a remote terminal machine in Finnish. It is a computing device that relies heavily on a central server for processing power and data storage. Unlike a standalone personal computer, an etäpäätekoneen typically has minimal local processing capabilities and often lacks its own hard drive. Its primary function is to connect to a network and access resources provided by a server.
These machines can take various forms, including thin clients, diskless workstations, and even older dumb terminals.
The advantages of using etäpäätekoneen include lower hardware costs, reduced power consumption, and centralized data security.