Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

Overview

Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is the platform of choice for building virtualization solutions for every end customer need,  including delivering individual virtualized applications,   providing secure mobile and remote desktop access,  and providing end users the ability to run their applications and desktops from the cloud. 
RDS offers deployment flexibility,  cost efficiency,  and extensibility—all delivered through a variety of deployment options,  including Windows Server 2016 for on-premises deployments,  Microsoft Azure for cloud deployments,  and a robust array of partner solutions.

Objectives

• Remote Desktop Services Manager
• Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration
• RemoteApp Manager
• Remote Desktop Web Access Configuration

Prerequisites

Standard deployment of Remote Desktop Services requires an Active Directory Domain.

For the RDS server (the one we are going to install),  it must be a member of the domain and preferably have a fixed IP address.

Target Audience

• IT architects who are responsible for computer management and security throughout an organization

• IT operations engineers who are responsible for the day-to-day management and troubleshooting of networks,  servers,  client computers,  operating systems,   or applications

• IT operations managers who are accountable for network and server management