Abstract: A method provides a demonstration capability for a plurality of network coupled users by which many users can watch a primary user interact with an application. The method includes providing an application to a primary user from an application server over a network and translating output from the application into a broadcast protocol. The broadcast protocol is then translated into a browser protocol transmitted over a network for rendering by browsers at a plurality of network attached computers.

Abstract: An infrastructure for application service provision compiles a web top for a user to use in launching applications. The links in the web top are calculated to point to servers that have the best performance criteria for each permitted application and server available to the user. The link calculation may be made based on CPU usage, memory usage, the last server that the user was attached to and any other performance criteria.

Abstract: A method provides a demonstration capability for a plurality of network coupled users by which many users can watch a primary user interact with an application. The method includes providing an application to a primary user from an application server over a network and translating output from the application into a broadcast protocol. The broadcast protocol is then translated into a browser protocol transmitted over a network for rendering by browsers at a plurality of network attached computers.

Abstract: A server automatically configures a client systems for accessing the application services provided at a data center (or coordinated through a data center when servers at multiple locations are involved). The server receives receiving a request for configuration from a user and authenticates the user based on a userid and password. The method further includes determining configuration information based on the userid of the user and remotely configuring the user's browser based on the configuration information. The configuration information may include a list of one or more applications and one or more servers that the user is entitled to use.

Abstract: An infrastructure for application service provision compiles a web top for a user to use in launching applications. The links in the web top are calculated to point to servers that have the best performance criteria for each permitted application and server available to the user. The link calculation may be made based on CPU usage, memory usage, the last server that the user was attached to and any other performance criteria.

Abstract: An architecture for providing software application service includes an intranet comprising redundant links to a network and redundant switches for reliable provision of application services to client systems over the network. The intranet provides a common interface for managing organizations and their users, granting access to application software, including only certain versions thereof, and data sets, tracking usage of services and performing periodic backing up of data. The architecture of the intranet is scalable so that application, administrative and brokering servers may be quickly added to keep up with exponential increases in demand.