Understanding Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration Server 2012r2

Greetings Dev! Are you looking to set up remote desktop configuration on your Windows Server 2012r2? Look no further as we provide a detailed guide to help you understand the setup process and necessary configurations. Read on to learn more.

What is Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration?

Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration (RD Session Host) enables a server to host RemoteApp programs or session-based desktops. With RD Session Host, users can access Windows-based programs or a full desktop remotely. RD Session Host is installed on the server and is connected to Active Directory Domain Services.

The Remote Desktop Services Infrastructure consists of several components; the RD Gateway, RD Connection Broker, RD Session Host, RD Web Access, and RD Virtualization Host. All these components work together to provide users with remote access to programs and desktops hosted on a server. For this article, however, we will only focus on the RD Session Host configuration.

Prerequisites for RD Session Host Configuration on Windows Server 2012r2

Before configuring Remote Desktop Session Host on Windows Server 2012r2, you must have the following prerequisites:

Prerequisite	Description
Windows Server 2012r2 Operating System	You must have a server running Windows Server 2012r2.
Active Directory Domain Services	This must be installed and configured on your server.
Remote Desktop Services Installation	This must be installed and configured on your server.

Step by Step Guide to RD Session Host Configuration on Windows Server 2012r2

Step 1: Install RD Session Host Role

The first step to configure RD Session Host is to install the role on your server. Follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your server with administrative privileges.
2. Launch the Server Manager and click on the Manage menu.
3. Select Add Roles and Features.
4. Select Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next.
5. Select the server where you want to install the RD Session Host and click Next.
6. Select Remote Desktop Services and click Next.
7. Select the RD Session Host role and click Add Features.

Step 2: Configure RD Session Host

After installing RD Session Host, the next step is to configure it. Follow the steps below:

1. Launch the Server Manager and click on Remote Desktop Services.
2. Click on the Deployment Overview and select Edit Deployment Properties.
3. In the RD Session Host Server section, select the server running RD Session Host and click OK.
4. Click on the RD Session Host Configuration and select Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration.
5. Right-click on the RD Session Host server and select Properties.
6. In the Properties dialog box, click on the Licensing tab and configure the licensing mode.
7. Click OK to apply the changes.

Step 3: Configure Remote Desktop Session Host Security Settings

After configuring the RD Session Host, ensure that you configure the security settings. Follow the steps below:

1. Launch the Server Manager and click on Remote Desktop Services.
2. Click on the Deployment Overview and select Tasks.
3. Select Edit Deployment Properties.
4. Click on the Security section and configure the settings as required.
5. Click OK to apply the changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is RD Session Host?

Remote Desktop Session Host is a server role in Windows Server that enables a server to host RemoteApp programs or session-based desktops.

What is Remote Desktop Services (RDS)?

Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a collection of technologies that enable users to access Windows-based programs or full desktops remotely. RDS allows users to access remote resources securely over a network connection.

What are the components of RDS?

The components of RDS are RD Gateway, RD Connection Broker, RD Session Host, RD Web Access, and RD Virtualization Host.

What are the prerequisites for RD Session Host configuration on Windows Server 2012r2?

The prerequisites are Windows Server 2012r2 Operating System, Active Directory Domain Services, and Remote Desktop Services Installation.

How do I install RD Session Host on my server?

You can install RD Session Host on your server by following the step-by-step guide provided in this article.

How do I configure RD Session Host security settings?

You can configure RD Session Host security settings by following the step-by-step guide provided in this article.