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Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is Microsoft’s platform for building flexible and secure virtualization solutions. It enables organizations to deliver virtualized applications, provide remote desktop access, and give users the ability to run their apps and desktops from anywhere—including the cloud.

Description

Remote Desktop Services allows businesses to build reliable, scalable, and secure virtual environments tailored to end-user needs. Whether your goal is to deliver apps to remote employees, virtualize full desktops, or run workloads from the cloud, RDS provides all the tools to make it possible.

RDS supports a wide range of deployment options, including:

• Windows Server 2016 for on-premises environments

• Microsoft Azure for cloud-based deployments

• Partner-hosted virtualization solutions

This flexibility ensures organizations can choose the right model for their infrastructure and budget.

Virtualization Options

Remote Desktop Services can be deployed in several ways depending on your workflow requirements:

1. Session-Based Virtualization

Leverage the computing power of Windows Server to run multiple user sessions efficiently on a single server. This is the most cost-effective way to deliver everyday productivity workloads at scale.

2. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Provide users with high-performance virtual desktops based on Windows client OS. This delivers full app compatibility, a familiar desktop experience, and enhanced performance for demanding workloads.

Publishing Options for Users

Within your RDS environment, you can choose how to deliver resources:

Full Desktops

Provide users with a complete Windows desktop experience, pre-loaded with the applications you manage.
Ideal for:

• Primary workstation users

• Thin-client deployments

• MultiPoint Services environments

RemoteApps

Publish individual applications that run on the virtualized environment but appear on the user’s device as if they are installed locally.
These apps:

• Show separate taskbar icons

• Can be resized

• Move across multiple monitors

Ideal for:

• Secure app delivery

• Centralized management

• Remote or hybrid work environments