Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services

About This Book

Posted by Benny Tritsch on December 10, 2009

 

Is This Book for Me?

This online book describes the installation, configuration, and administration of Remote Desktop Services as included in Windows Server 2008 R2.  So who is the target audiences of this book? First of all, the online book addresses Windows Server and networks administrators and experts who want to use Terminal Services. System integrators, technically savvy IT decision-makers, Windows help desk staff, and security advisors are also part of the target group.

To get the most benefit from this online book, you should at least have one copy of Windows Server 2008 R2 that you can access as an administrator. You should also be able to install system extensions and applications on the server.  An Internet connection is certainly helpful to download interesting tools and additional documentation.

To understand this book, you should already be familiar with the basic concepts of Windows Server 2008 (R2) in a network environment.  In particular, you should have at least basic knowledge of standard administration tools, system services, network structures, and Active Directory.

Book Structure

This online book is divided into two major segments, each with a specific focus.

• Part I – A Beginner's Guide to Remote Desktop Virtualization
• Part II – An Expert's Guide to Remote Desktop Virtualization

Not all options of the tools and system components introduced here are described in full.  It’s my intention to cover one specific topic in each chapter, which means that descriptions of marginal areas of interest and the relevant system tools remain limited.  This leads to cohesiveness around one core topic within each chapter.  When necessary, the chapters refer to detailed descriptions in previous or succeeding chapters in this book.

Each chapter starts with the general introduction of a particular topic, followed by detailed descriptions of specific areas.  If applicable, each chapter also includes step-by-step guides on how to install, configure or manage certain functionalities related to the chapter.

Terminology

The following remarks were included to simplify using this online book.

 

Term	Comment
NOTE	Additional notes on certain options or background information.
TIP	Interesting facts or techniques that allow a particularly elegant solution.
IMPORTANT	Some functions are associated with a certain amount of risk. The "important" note is used to point those risks out to you at the appropriate place.