Next-generation PC X server that provides new "solutions"

Exceed onDemand (EoD) is a next-generation PC X server designed to provide stable performance even in long-distance, low-bandwidth environments in addition to the basic functions of a PC X server. Even X applications with a large amount of data communication, such as EDA, can be used without stress even from remote locations thanks to functions that reduce network traffic and improve performance. In addition, it is possible to maintain sessions automatically even when the X application is temporarily interrupted or disconnected due to an unexpected network or client PC failure.

Fujitsu Micro Solutions Limited is a company that develops a wide range of system LSIs for mobile terminals, digital AV, and in-vehicle systems.

The company, which is involved in the development of system LSIs that are the heart of electrical appliances that are becoming more sophisticated every day, uses UNIX and Linux environments for LSI development work, and has introduced EoD as a front end for designers.

Mr. Kosugi, the manager of the business promotion department (in charge of in-house IT), describes the effects of introducing EoD as follows from the standpoint of providing the design environment.

Satisfactory introduction effects such as stability and manageability

"EoD is equipped with a session suspend (maintenance) and resume (resume) function that allows you to resume work on the spot when communication between the server and client PC is cut off. Before the introduction of EoD, if the communication between the server and the client PC was cut off due to a line failure, the EDA tool on the server side would be forcibly terminated and the user would have to start over from the beginning. Occasionally, it is possible to return to the previous state, so users who have been working for a long time thanked us for not having to rework.” Looking back.

In addition, by applying the suspend and resume function, it is possible to turn off the power of the client PC while the designer is not operating during continuous operation on the server side. I was able to contribute a little.”

Other advantages were that SSH encryption enabled secure communication, and excellent compression technology was used, allowing remote users to use the EDA tool without stress.

Furthermore, Mr. Kosugi continued, "Since EoD is a floating license system, licenses can be centrally managed on the server side, so we were able to optimize the software version and the number of licenses."

Finally, he concluded, "I look forward to the evolution of the EoD failover function for peace of mind."

EoD, which has a reputation for its compatibility with EDA tools, is a next-generation PC X server suitable for the EDA industry, and contributes greatly to the design and development of new manufacturing that will support the coming ubiquitous era.