Remote Desktop for Remote User Support

Remote Desktop can be used to provide application support for end users within a Remote Desktop session. When users are running in a Remote Desktop session, an administrator can configure remote control or shadowing functionality to view or completely interact with a user’s session. This feature can be used to train users, provide application support, or create configuration changes, such as installing a printer or connecting to a network file share. This capability can greatly reduce the number of administrators needed during the regular workday because multiple users can be assisted from one location.

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To comply with many organizations’ security and privacy policies, RDS provides an option for the ...

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