Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) 2019

PLEASE NOTE: RDS CAL licences require technical activation in Server Manager. These licences are not the CAL versions required for Microsoft audits – a serial number is provided for activating user or device CALs in Windows Server environments.

Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 2019 is a component of the Windows Server operating system that allows users to access applications and desktops remotely. It provides a secure and scalable solution for delivering virtual desktops, session-based desktops, and remote applications to users across different devices. Here is a detailed description of Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 2019:

Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH): RDSH is a role in Windows Server that enables multiple users to access Windows desktops and applications simultaneously on a Remote Desktop Session Host server. It allows for session-based desktop deployments where users connect to a shared server and run their applications within separate sessions.

Remote Desktop Virtualization Host (RDVH): RDVH is a role in Windows Server that allows for the deployment of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). It enables users to connect to individual virtual machines running Windows and access a personalized desktop experience. RDVH supports both pooled and personal virtual desktop deployments.

Remote Desktop Web Access (RD Web Access): RD Web Access is a web-based portal that provides users with access to RemoteApp programs, virtual desktops, and session-based desktops through a web browser. Users can launch applications and desktops without the need to install any additional software on their local devices.

Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway): RD Gateway acts as a secure gateway between remote clients and the internal network, providing a secure connection for remote desktop and application access. It uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) over HTTPS to establish encrypted connections and authenticate users before granting access to internal resources.

Remote Desktop Connection Broker (RD Connection Broker): RD Connection Broker is responsible for load balancing and connection brokering in a Remote Desktop Services deployment. It ensures that users are connected to their existing sessions when reconnecting and distributes new connection requests across multiple session hosts for optimal resource utilization.

Licensing: Remote Desktop Services requires appropriate licensing to ensure compliance. In the case of Windows Server 2019, you would need Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs) to allow users or devices to access the server. There are both User CALs and Device CALs available, depending on the licensing model that suits your organization's needs.

Overall, Windows Server Remote Desktop Services 2019 provides a comprehensive solution for remote access to applications and desktops, offering flexibility, security, and centralized management capabilities. It enables organizations to deliver a seamless and productive remote computing experience to their users while maintaining control over resources and data.