Setup Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2012 R2
RDS allows you to remove the repetitiveness of configuring and managing multiple PCs in multiple location. In one way you can think of a RDS solution for your business as a multi-user “PC”. This means, you will be able to access your desktop from home or any branch office or on the go because you can access securely through Internet.
Let see how to install and setup RDS server in Win 2012R2
Installing RDS Roles
RDS have three core roles. we can installs and run on a single server or separate each role onto its own server.
For small environment we can run RDS all-in-one setup, this would save you hardware resources.
If your environment is large you will have to run the roles in spread servers.
To start open Server Manager then click Manager -> Add Roles and Features
On the next screen you will need to select
Change the selection to Remote Desktop Services Installation then click Next
Click Quick Start setup you can add additional servers to each role to allow expansion
Change selection to Session-based desktop deployment and click Next
Connection Broker, Web Access and Session Host roles will be installed on the single server. Click Next
Restart the destination server automatically if required
Once finished click Close. Remote Desktop Services is now installed!
