Deploying Remote Desktop Session Host

Updated: February 16, 2011

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

An RD Session Host server is the server that hosts Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop for Remote Desktop Services clients. Users can connect to an RD Session Host server to run programs, to save files, and to use network resources on that server. Users can access an RD Session Host server by using Remote Desktop Connection or by using RemoteApp.

About this guide

The Remote Desktop Services Deployment Guide provides steps for deploying the following Remote Desktop Services designs:

  • Remote Desktop Services with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

  • Remote Desktop Services with session-based desktops