Remote Desktop Services. Remote Desktop Services ( RDS ), known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and earlier, is one of the components of Microsoft Windows that allows a user to take control of a remote computer or virtual machine over a network connection. RDS is Microsoft 's implementation of thin client. Now the server core is ready to access through Remote Desktop. ACCESSING THROUGH DESKTOP. Open the Remote Desktop connection and provide the server core IP and click Connect. Provide the administrator credentials and click OK. Click Yes to ignore the certificate Warning. We are able to access the server core through RDP successfully. Sep 18, 2019 Hi, We have a Server 2016 with Remote Desktop Services enable but we can't connect to it anymore (it worked before). We tried a lot of things already but not solved it yet. It seems the RDS isn't accepting connections on port 3389. telnet to it on port 3389 not working - ping does work. In services.msc, please verify that the Remote.
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I'm not really a Windows user but I have a virtual machine with Windows 8. I have no Pro edition, so Remote Desktop does not work.
Is there a free version of an RDP server that I could install? VNC is no option since it is really slow.
Other suggestions are highly appreciated.
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I manage my IT department and use LogMeIn.
Free version allows you to add as many computers as you want, with limited features besides remote control.
The Pro (paid) version offers you a ton of features such as running batch processes remotely, inventory management and remote-to-local printing. I recommend it!
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In the 'other suggestions' category, try VirtualBox, it has native RDP support for anything running in a VM. Though vbox proper is free, RDP support is an extension, and falls under the personal, educational or evaluation use only licence.
If you use vmware, you have the option of the VI client, though its console support lacks something (frankly, I wouldn't wish it on anyone..)
I use VNC (Xorg module) tunnelled over ssh, on medium bandwidth links, asymmetric links, and medium latency links, it works fine strictly for management, not heavy interactive use.
If you have a X GUI client you use to display your VM instances then you may be able to reverse forward that from the remote machine to your local display (e.g.
ssh -XY
, or manually with ssh -R
and setting DISPLAY
). The only other free software I have used is xrdp (I have successfully, though not heavily, used this version: https://github.com/zeha/xrdp-suse-fork ). It might be a little fiddly to configure, but it certainly works, I can connect to my Linux desktop using a standard
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- it actually uses Xvnc, but only as an X server for your session, there's no vnc 'on the wire'
- it's a distinct X server, so it's not your desktop X server instance
Unused by me, but might be worth a look in the future: FreeRDP recently added experimental server support. Based on the size of the window drawn before the server segfaults it's not a standalone X server, it interacts with the running X server. It doesn't seem ready for production use right now though ;-)
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Did you check TeamViewer?
They have versions for Windows, Mac and Linux.
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-->Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is the platform of choice for building virtualization solutions for every end customer need, including delivering individual virtualized applications, providing secure mobile and remote desktop access, and providing end users the ability to run their applications and desktops from the cloud.
RDS offers deployment flexibility, cost efficiency, and extensibility—all delivered through a variety of deployment options, including Windows Server 2016 for on-premises deployments, Microsoft Azure for cloud deployments, and a robust array of partner solutions.
Depending on your environment and preferences, you can set up the RDS solution for session-based virtualization, as a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), or as a combination of the two:
- Session-based virtualization: Leverage the compute power of Windows Server to provide a cost-effective multi-session environment to drive your users' everyday workloads.
- VDI: Leverage Windows client to provide the high performance, app compatibility, and familiarity that your users have come to expect of their Windows desktop experience.
Within these virtualization environments, you have additional flexibility in what you publish to your users:
- Desktops: Give your users a full desktop experience with a variety of applications that you install and manage. Ideal for users that rely on these computers as their primary workstations or that are coming from thin clients, such as with MultiPoint Services.
- RemoteApps: Specify individual applications that are hosted/run on the virtualized machine but appear as if they're running on the user's desktop like local applications. The apps have their own taskbar entry and can be resized and moved across monitors. Ideal for deploying and managing key applications in the secure, remote environment while allowing users to work from and customize their own desktops.
For environments where cost-effectiveness is crucial and you want to extend the benefits of deploying full desktops in a session-based virtualization environment, you can use MultiPoint Services to deliver the best value.
With these options and configurations, you have the flexibility to deploy the desktops and applications your users need in a remote, secure, and cost-effective fashion.
Next steps
Here are some next steps to help you get a better understanding of RDS and even start deploying your own environment:
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- Understand the supported configurations for RDS with the various Windows and Windows Server versions
- Plan and design an RDS environment to accommodate various requirements, such as high availability and multi-factor authentication.
- Review the Remote Desktop Services architecture models that work best for your desired environment.
- Start to deploy your RDS environment with ARM and Azure Marketplace.