IGEL Thin Clients and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services


Remote Desktop Services (RDS) are part of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Small Business Server. These remote desktop services include all the features of the earlier terminal services (TS) and also expand them with new functions. This means that both RemoteApp (individual applications) and remote desktops (session-based or virtualized desktops) can be economically provisioned from the same platform.

Microsoft RDP and RemoteFX

Access to remote apps and remote desktops is provided by the standard protocol Microsoft RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). As of RDP Version 7.1, the protocol extension Microsoft RemoteFX is also supported. RemoteFX is part of service pack 1 (SP1) for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, which optimizes the user experience in Microsoft VDI environments.

More Information about Microsoft RemoteFX

Support from IGEL Hardware and Software

Support for Microsoft RDP comes standard in all IGEL Universal Desktop solutions, including IGEL’s UDC software, with all available operating systems and firmware packages. RemoteFX is supported by all IGEL Linux-based models (from the IGEL UD3) and by IGEL’s UDC software.

Your Advantages

  • An economical solution for provisioning individual applications and desktops
  • Exceptional user experience through seamless integration of the RemoteApps windows
  • Simultaneous provisioning of concurrently used application versions (e.g. Word 2007 and Word 2010) by means of RemoteApp
  • Microsoft RemoteFX: enhanced, high-performance provisioning of high-feature published desktops including rich media and 3D applications