This white paper provides an architectural overview of RemoteFX in the context of VDI by using a new role service called Remote Desktop Virtualization Host designed specifically for VDI, using Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 in a Hyper-V role.Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) includes a new […]
Microsoft officially handed off the final release (RTM) of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to their OEM partners. On February 16th Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will be available for MSDN and TechNet Subscribers as well as Volume License customers. On February 22nd, Windows 7 and […]
This blog post describes the new Remote Desktop Services Windows PowerShell cmdlets, introduced in the Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 timeframe, that configure virtual display adapters for virtual machines on a RemoteFX-enabled RD Virtualization Host server. For a given Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) host to be able to support many users and target the full […]
Microsoft, today made available a Release Candidate (RC) for Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. The SP1 includes both a roll-up of operating system updates and several new capabilities for Windows Server. Microsoft RemoteFX introduces a new set of remote user experience capabilities that enable a media-rich user environment for […]
RemoteFX enables rich 3D experience in virtual desktop scenarios. Integrated into the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host role service, IT administrators can now provide 3D capabilities to thin clients, as well as to rich computer clients. This article provides the hardware considerations for both server and client computers when planning your RemoteFX deployment. RemoteFX for RD […]
With the release of Beta of Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 a number of you have asked about Service Pack 1 for the standalone Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2, and whether the new capabilities of Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX will be available for it. Absolutely, both Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX have been […]
After yesterdays Desktop Virtualization announcement from Microsoft and Citrix, Max Herrmann, which is a part of the Windows Server Remote Desktop Services marketing team at Microsoft. Explains the RemoteFX technology. RemoteFX is not a new standalone product from Microsoft. Rather, it describes a set of RDP technologies – most prominently graphics virtualization and the use […]
REDMOND, Wash., March 18 – Microsoft Corp. today announced new investments around desktop virtualization technologies and solutions, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), to help organizations of all sizes increase flexibility, employee productivity and IT cost savings. During a webcast at 9 a.m. PDT, the company will detail new technologies, simplified licensing models and an alliance […]
Today, Microsoft and Citrix announced a comprehensive joint promotion for Virtual Desktops, enabling mainstream adoption of desktop virtualization adoption.This new strategy will extend the desktop virtualization technology collaboration between Microsoft and Citrix with a joint collaboration agreement. One of those extensions are new integrations with the Microsoft platform in XenDesktop 4 Feature Pack 1.One of […]
