Chapter 8 Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services

In this chapter, we will explore Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services, formerly known as Terminal Services. This chapter will cover the new features in Remote Desktop Services, including the new names for services. We will also review planning for a Remote Desktop Services deployment. We will then cover the process of installing and configuring the various roles that make up Remote Desktop Services.

Overview of remote desktop services

Remote Desktop Services is another key component of Microsoft’s virtualization strategy. While Hyper-V delivers server virtualization, Remote Desktop Services delivers presentation virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technologies. ...

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