White Paper: Technical Overview of Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services (818775)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

SUMMARY

The Terminal Services component of Windows Server 2003 builds on the solid foundation that is provided by the Application Server mode in Windows 2000 Terminal Services, and it includes the new client and protocol capabilities of Microsoft Windows XP. Terminal Services allows you to deliver Windows-based applications, or the Windows desktop itself, to virtually any computing device, including those that cannot run Windows. For more information, see the "Technical Overview of Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services" white paper.

To view this white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/termserv.mspx

Topics That Are Included in This White Paper

  • Introduction
  • What's New in Terminal Services
  • Remote Desktop Connection
  • Client Resource Redirection
  • Client Deployment Options
  • Remote Desktop for Administration
  • Group Policy
  • Windows Management Interface (WMI) Provider
  • Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI)
  • Printer Management
  • Summary
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/3/2003
Keywords:KB818775
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