Is it possible to have RDP server co-exist within a Web Server ? 1

[scorney]

Hello SME,

I have a Web Server Windows Server 2008 R2 and would like to add a role of RDP server. Is it possible?

I know from the Server Manager Wizard, it doesn't offer the option. The only role I could add is DNS.

Is there a way via command line?

Keep in mind this server is not for Production, it's a lab/trial for students.

Thanks,
Sylvain

 

[strongm]

RDP is not a role.

In Server Manager, under Server Summary/Computer Information, one of the listed tasks should be 'Configure Remote Desktop'

 

[scorney]

Ok got it for RDP for a single user, it is working. But how to have multiple RDP sessions with the same user but not the same screen/window ?
Is it Terminal Server Role then?

Thanks,
Sylvain

 

[strongm]

Terminal Server was renamed Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2. So, yes, if you want more than the two simultaneous connections provided by Remote Desktop, you need to add the Remote Desktop Session Host role. Be aware, however, that you need to have purchased additional client access licences (RDS CALs) for each client to use this. And you'll need a licencing server. And even so, by default a single user can't have multiple different sessions running, although you can change this through group policy: Computer Configuration\ Administrative Templates\ Windows Components\ Remote Desktop Services\ Remote Desktop Session Host\ Connections\