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Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization Pop Quiz: Hosting Remote Services
Applies to the "Deploying and Managing a Presentation Virtualization Environment" objective of Exam 70-669 TS: Windows Server 2008 Desktop Virtualization.
Q: Which of the following Remote Desktop Services role services must be installed enabling a Windows Server 2008 to host Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop?
- Remote Desktop Services Manager
- Remote Desktop Gateway
- Remote Desktop Virtualization Host
- Remote Desktop Session Host
Answer and explanation below.
Answer is D: The Remote Desktop Session Host role service must be installed in addition to the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host core services on Windows Server 2008 to host Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop.
Remote Desktop Services lets you deploy and maintain software from a central location. Because you install the programs on the RD Session Host server and not on the client computer, programs are easier to upgrade and maintain.
Quick Tip: RD Virtualization Host integrates with Hyper-V to provide virtual machines by using RemoteApp and Desktop Connection. RD Virtualization Host can be configured so that each in an organization is assigned a unique virtual desktop.
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Bonus Question: Which Windows Server technology allows users to access RemoteApp and Desktop Connection through the Start menu on a computer that is running Windows 7? (Tweet your answer with #pop669a and get a chance to win a Redmond t-shirt! Deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 14.)
Answer to last week's bonus question: Network Access Protection (NAP) is a Windows Server technology that allows administrators to limit the ability of unhealthy client machines to access the corporate network.
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