An is a highly specialized, ultra-lightweight endpoint device that relies entirely on a centralized server to host operating systems and applications, utilizing Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to transmit user inputs and display back encrypted pixel data.
An is a purpose-built hardware endpoint that connects natively to Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) using the RDP protocol. Unlike a PC running the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, the RDP Zero Client boots almost instantly, bypassing the "OS load" phase entirely, and goes straight to a connection broker login screen. rdp zero client
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| Feature | Zero Client (RDP) | Thin Client (Windows 10 IoT) | PC/Laptop | |---------|------------------|------------------------------|------------| | Local OS | None (firmware) | Lightweight Windows/Linux | Full OS | | Boot time | 2–5 seconds | 15–40 seconds | 30+ seconds | | Attack surface | Minimal | Moderate | High | | Management | Web console | Group Policy / MDM | SCCM / Intune | | Cost (hardware) | $150–300 | $300–600 | $600–1500 | | Lifespan | 7–10 years | 4–6 years | 3–5 years | An is a highly specialized
Historically, "Zero Clients" were most closely associated with the protocol (used by VMware Horizon) or Blast . These protocols are often hardware-accelerated, meaning dedicated chips on the client motherboard handle the decoding.