Microsoft RemoteFX

MultiPoint Server includes Microsoft RemoteFX, which is a feature that is included in Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1). RemoteFX provides the following end-user experience enhancements for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that enable a rich desktop environment within your network environment:

  • Delivers a full Windows user experience to a range of client devices, including rich clients and thin clients.

  • Provides improved codec support that assists in the delivery of high-definition multimedia content over the LAN.

  • Enables shared encryption, authentication, management, and device support through integration with the RDP.

  • In MultiPoint Server, includes an improved encode and decode pipeline for multimedia purposes which provides a richer multimedia experience and supports an increased number of stations playing multimedia content.

For more information, see Microsoft Remote FX in the Windows Server Technical Library.