Book description
In-depth and comprehensive, this official Microsoft RESOURCE KIT
delivers the information you need to plan, deploy, and administer
Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2. You get
authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology
best-leading industry experts and members of the Microsoft Desktop
Virtualization Team. Coverage includes scenarios for Remote Desktop
Services (formerly known as Terminal Services), virtualizing roles,
setting up Remote Desktop Virtualization Host (RDVS), managing
application compatibility, customizing and locking down the user
experience, using Windows PowerShell for configuration and
management, administering security features, deploying a farm,
publishing resources, managing sessions, and other life cycle
issues. In addition, the RESOURCE KIT CD features a fully
searchable electronic version of the book, along with sample
scripts, white papers, links to tools and videocasts, and other
essential resources.
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
Table of contents
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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1. Introducing Remote Desktop Services
- Where Did RDS Come From?
- What Can You Do with RDS?
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RDS for Windows Server 2008 R2: New Features
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The Changing Character of RD Session Host Usage
- Supporting VM Users
- Supporting Telecommuters and Mobile Workers Securely
- Using Public Computers Without Storing Connection Data
- Integrating Locally Installed Applications and RemoteApp Programs
- Supporting High-Fidelity User Experience over RDP
- Working from Branch Offices
- Supporting Larger Server Farms
- New RDS Technology in Windows Server 2008 R2
- RDS Roles in Windows Server 2008 R2
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The Changing Character of RD Session Host Usage
- How Other Services Support RDS
- Functionality for RDS Scripters and Developers
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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2. Key Architectural Concepts for Remote Desktop Services
- Know Your Application Delivery System
- Relevant Windows Server 2008 R2 Internals
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Determining System Requirements for RD Session Host Servers
- Designing a Live Test
- Executing the Tests
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Using the RD Load Simulation Tool
- Install the Agents on the Designated Test Servers
- Create Test User Accounts in AD DS
- Create the USER ACTIVITY Script
- Start the Client and Server Agents
- Configure the Controller Test Parameters
- Configure Performance Monitor on the RD Session Host
- Take a Baseline Performance Monitor Capture
- Start the Performance Monitor and Start the Simulation
- Run the Simulation
- Stop the Simulation and Performance Monitor
- Review the Performance Monitor Report
- An Alternative to Full Testing: Extrapolation
- Other Sizing Questions
- Supporting Client Use Profiles
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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3. Deploying a Single Remote Desktop Session Host Server
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How RD Session Host Servers Work
- Services Supporting RD Session Host
- Creating and Supporting a Session
- Installing an RD Session Host Server
- Essential RD Session Host Configuration
- Installing Applications on an RD Session Host Server
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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How RD Session Host Servers Work
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4. Deploying a Single Remote Desktop Virtualization Host Server
- What Is VDI?
- How Microsoft VDI Works
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Installing Supporting Roles for VDI
- Installing the RD Virtualization Host
- Installing RD Virtualization Host Role Service via Windows PowerShell
- Installing RD Connection Broker
- Configuring RD Web Access
- Configuring the RD Connection Broker Server
- Setting Up VMs
- Creating Pools
- Assigning Personal Desktops
- Configuring Personal and Pooled VM Properties
- Using RemoteApp for Hyper-V for Application Compatibility
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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5. Managing User Data in a Remote Desktop Services Deployment
- How Profiles Work
- Design Guidelines for User Profiles
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Deploying Roaming Profiles with Remote Desktop Services
- Creating a New Roaming Profile
- Converting an Existing Local Profile to a Roaming Profile
- Customizing a Default Profile
- Using Group Policy to Manage Roaming Profiles
- Using Group Policy to Define the Roaming Profile Share
- Speeding Up Logons
- Centralizing Personal Data with Folder Redirection
- Sharing Personal Folders Between Local and Remote Environments
- Sharing Folders Between Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Roaming Profiles
- Setting Standards with Mandatory Profiles
- Converting Existing Roaming Profiles to Mandatory Profiles
- Creating a Single Mandatory Profile
- Creating a Safe Read-Only Desktop
- Decrease Logon Times with Local Mandatory Profiles
- Profile and Folder Redirection Troubleshooting Tips
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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6. Customizing the User Experience
- How Remoting Works
- Moving the Client Experience to the Remote Session
- Printing with RDP
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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7. Molding and Securing the User Environment
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Locking Down the Server
- Restricting Device and Resource Redirection
- Preventing Users from Reconfiguring the Server
- Preventing Access to the Registry
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Closing Back Doors on RD Session Host Servers
- Restricting Access to the Start Menu and Networking Items
- Removing Icons from the Desktop
- Restricting Access to CD-ROM and Floppy Drives
- Preventing Access to the Command Prompt
- Removing Access to Task Manager
- Restricting Access to Internet Explorer and the Internet
- Restricting Access to System Drives
- Controlling Libraries
- Preventing Users from Running Unwanted Applications
- Creating a Read-Only Start Menu
- Keeping the RD Session Host Server Available
- Taking Remote Control of User Sessions
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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Locking Down the Server
- 8. Securing Remote Desktop Protocol Connections
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9. Multi-Server Deployments
- Key Concepts for Multi-Server Deployments
- Creating and Deploying a Farm
- Publishing and Assigning Applications Using RemoteApp Manager
- Distributing RemoteApp Programs
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Delivering RemoteApp Programs and VMs Through RD Web Access
- RD Web Access Sources
- Installing the RD Web Access Role Service
- Configuring RD Web Access
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Customizing RD Web Access
- Configuring RD Web Access Remote Desktop Connection Options
- Customizing the RDC Client Update Settings
- Changing RD Web Access RemoteApp Display
- Customizing Titles and Subtitles
- Adding a Domain Name When Users Forget To
- Force RDC Connections Through RD Gateway via RD Web Access
- RDWA Customization: This Is A Private Computer Selected by Default
- Troubleshooting RD Web Access Permissions
- Using the RD Web Access Website
- Using RemoteApp And Desktop Connections
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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10. Making Remote Desktop Services Available from the Internet
- How RD Gateway Works
- Installing RD Gateway
- Configuring RD Gateway Options
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Creating a Redundant RD Gateway Configuration
- Using NLB to Load-Balance RD Gateway Servers
- Preventing Split SSL Connections on RD Gateway
- Maintaining Identical Settings Across an RD Gateway Farm
- Using NAP with RD Gateway
- Troubleshooting Declined Connections
- Placing RD Web Access and RD Gateway
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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11. Managing Remote Desktop Sessions
- Introducing RD Session Host Management Tools
- Organizing Servers and VMs in the Remote Desktop Services Manager
- Monitoring and Terminating Processes
- Monitoring and Ending User Sessions
- Providing Help with Remote Control
- Preparing for Server Maintenance
- Applying RDS Management Tools
- Summary
- Additional Resources
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12. Licensing Remote Desktop Services
- The RDS Licensing Model
- RDS Licensing
- VDI Licensing
- License Tracking and Enforcement
- How RD License Servers Assign RDS CALs
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Setting Up the RDS Licensing Infrastructure
- Installing RD License Server
- RD License Server Connection Methods
- Activating the License Server
- Background: How RDS CALs Are Tied to an RD License Server
- Adding License Servers to AD DS
- Installing RDS CALs
- Configuring RD Session Host Servers to Use RD License Servers
- Configuring RD License Servers to Allow Communication From RD Session Host Servers
- Migrating RDS CALs from One License Server to Another
- Rebuilding the RD License Server Database
- Backing Up an RD License Server and Creating Redundancy
- Managing and Reporting License Usage
- Preventing License Upgrades
- Using the Licensing Diagnosis Tool
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- A. About the Authors
- B. System Requirements
- Index
- About the Authors
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Windows Server® 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services Resource Kit
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2010
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735651241
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