RDS CALs are managed using the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager application.Īrchitecture is driven by the Application! Remote Desktop Licensing enables a server to manage Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (RDS CALs) that are required for each device or user to connect to a Remote Desktop Session Host server. RemoteApp and Desktop Connection provides users with a customized view of RemoteApp programs, session-based desktops, and virtual desktops. Remote Desktop Web Access enables users to access RemoteApp and Desktop Connection through the Start Menu or through a web browser. Remote Desktop Virtualization Host enables users to connect to virtual desktops by using RemoteApp and Desktop Connection. Users can access Remote Desktop Session Host server by using the Remote Desktop Connection client or by using RemoteApp programs. Users can connect to RD Session Host servers in a session collection to run programs, save files, and use resources on those servers. Remote Desktop Session Host enables a server to host RemoteApp programs as session-based desktops. It enables even load distribution across RD Session Host servers in a session collection or across pooled virtual desktops in a pooled virtual desktop collection, and provides access to virtual desktops in a virtual desktop collection. Remote Desktop Connection Broker allows users to reconnect to their existing virtual desktop, RemoteApp programs, and session-based desktops. Remote Desktop Gateway enables authorized users to connect to virtual desktops, Remote-App programs, and session-based desktops over a private network or the Internet. It is important to understand what functionality these roles services provide within Remote D esktop Services. Several role services can be enables when using the Remote Desktop Services Role.

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