Securely Connecting to Applications over the Internet using RDS Greg Shields, MVP, vExpert Head Geek, Concentrated Technology www.ConcentratedTech.com

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Not Just About Desktops Any More!

Part I RemoteApps Under the Covers

RemoteApps Look Like…Apps

RemoteApps are Easily Created Step 1: Install the App Step 2: Create the RemoteApp Step 3: Set Distribution Options

Multiple Options for Launching … via a web page … through document invocation. … as an installed program

Launching RemoteApps What Really Happens? Source: Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services Resource Kit Page 258

Part II Architecting Application Delivery

#1 - RDP File Distribution

#2 - RD Web Access Enabling or disabling access requires only a few mouse clicks in Server Manager.

#3 - Local Desktop Installation

#4 - Client Extension Re-association Associate client extensions for this program with the RemoteApp program

#4 - Client Extension Re-association Extensions re-associate with “Remote Desktop Connection”

DEMO Deploying RemoteApps

Your App Deployment Decision Tree Windows 7? RemoteApp & Desktop Connection!

Part III Tuning the User ’s Experience

Should I Virtualize my TSs? No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No EXCEPT: In the single situation where you plan for zero consolidation. Or, essentially one virtual server per physical server.

Part IV Securing the User ’s Connection

If You ’ve Done it Right…

DEMO Managing the RDG

DEMO Creating the RemoteApp

Part V Virtual Desktops (…if we have time…)

DEMO / DISCUSSION Virtual Desktops atop RDS & Hyper-V

This slide deck was used in one of our many conference presentations. We hope you enjoy it, and invite you to use it within your own organization however you like. For more information on our company, including information on private classes and upcoming conference appearances, please visit our Web site, www.ConcentratedTech.com . For links to newly-posted decks, follow us on Twitter: @concentrateddon or @concentratdgreg This work is copyright ©Concentrated Technology, LLC