Where Did RDS Come From?Citrix MultiWinWindows NT, Terminal Server EditionWindows 2000 ServerWindows Server 2003Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 R2 and RDSThe Evolving Remote Client Access ExperienceWhat Can You Do with RDS?Improved Security for Remote UsersProvisioning New Users RapidlyEnabling Remote WorkBringing Windows to PC-Unfriendly EnvironmentsBusiness Continuity and Disaster RecoverySupporting Green ComputingImproved Command-Line SupportRDS for Windows Server 2008 R2: New FeaturesThe Changing Character of RD Session Host UsageSupporting VM UsersSupporting Telecommuters and Mobile Workers SecurelyUsing Public Computers Without Storing Connection DataIntegrating Locally Installed Applications and RemoteApp ProgramsSupporting High-Fidelity User Experience over RDPWorking from Branch OfficesSupporting Larger Server FarmsNew RDS Technology in Windows Server 2008 R2Integration of RemoteApp Programs and Desktops into the Start MenuAero Glass RemotingImproved Application CompatibilitySupport for True Multi-monitor RemotingClient-Side Multimedia RenderingSingle Sign-On for FarmsExtending Easy Print to Client Platforms and Eliminating .NET DependencyRDS Roles in Windows Server 2008 R2RD Session HostRD Virtualization HostRD Web AccessRD Connection BrokerRD GatewayRDS LicensingHow Other Services Support RDSThe Client ConnectionHosting VMsAuthenticating Servers with CertificatesEnabling WAN Access and Displaying Remote ResourcesUpdating User and Computer SettingsFunctionality for RDS Scripters and DevelopersSummaryAdditional Resources