- Today, we are announcing the general availability of the Remote Desktop web client for Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019 Preview. With a few simple PowerShell cmdlets, the client can be added to an existing Remote Desktop Services deployment, side by side with the RDWeb role.
- Remote Desktop Web Client: The Unknown Feature. Since the release of Windows Server 2016, Microsoft has developed a Remote Desktop Services add-on: the Remote Desktop Web Client. This add-on can be installed over an existing Remote Desktop farm and lets users access the organization’s Remote Desktop infrastructure through a compatible web.
In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect. On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1).
Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2 Time remap ae.
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
The following client apps are available:
First install Server 2016 with GUI and get all the updates installed. Add the server to the domain as a member server, in this lab I call mine RDS2016. Login as a domain administrator. Server manager should automatically launch, click on Dashboard then ‘Add roles and features’. Sign into the server you want to use as the license server using an administrator account. In Server Manager, click Roles Summary, and then click Add Roles. Click Next on the first page of the roles wizard. Select Remote Desktop Services, and then click Next, and then Next on the Remote Desktop Services. Introduction This is a comprehensive guide for installing RDS services to a Windows Server 2016. We will see in great detail how to enable the Remote Desktop Roles, Activate the RDS licenses and make the final configuration to make it work. Install remote desktop services server 2016. After Installing Remote Desktop Services 2016 using the wizard, the “Remote Desktop Services” tab will appear on Server Manager dashboard. Under that tab, you can see the RDS deployment information.
Client | Get the app | Documentation | Latest version |
---|---|---|---|
Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1844 |
Microsoft Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1810 |
Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started, What's new | 10.0.10 |
iOS | iOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.2.5 |
macOS | macOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.6.1 |
Configuring the remote PC
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.
Skip to end of metadataGo to start of metadataThese instructions are for users who need to access their Windows computer that is on campus from a Windows computer that is off campus. It assumes they are already connected to the Remote Access VPN. (See How to Connect Remotely using the Remote Access VPN (Staff/Faculty)) It also assumes Remote Desktop has been enabled on the computer the user will connect to remotely, which can be done by going to Software Center and installing 'UMS Enable Remote Desktop'.
Step-by-step guide
- Ensure the VPN is Connected.
- Install Microsoft Remote Desktop.Search for Microsoft Store in the Search Bar.Then Search the Microsoft Store for Microsoft Remote Desktop. Select the Microsoft Remote Desktop App, but don't select the one that says Preview.Click Get.Wait for the application to download and install.When it finishes, click the Launch button.
- Configure the Remote Desktop ConnectionOnce Microsoft Remote Desktop opens, Click the Add button in the upper right corner.Under Choose what to add menu that appears, click Desktop.Fill in the hostname for the PC will connect to remotely. For computers in UAD it will be the Serial #. Fill in a friendly name that will help you identify it.
Connect to the remote PC
Click on the PC with the friendly name for the connection just configured.
Authenticate when prompted with the username and password for the remote PC, although ensure to put 'uad' in front of the username.
The remote computer's desktop will appear on the local computer, usually in full screen mode.
To exit full screen you can press Ctrl + Alt + Break on a Desktop computer or Ctrl + Alt +Fn + B on a laptop computer.
Steps-to-take if this does not work
- Ensure the Windows PC is connected to the Remote Access VPN
- Ensure the Desktop Computer that the user is trying to connect to has Remote Desktop enabled for that user
- Create a ticket with the Help Desk
- whether the computer user is connecting from is University-owned or non-University ownedIf the PC the user wants to install Microsoft Remote Desktop is University-owned, they will need to Install from Software Center or get an exception issued to allow them to access the Microsoft Store
- Operating System and version
- Serial #/hostname of computer that the user is trying to connect to remotely
- User account experiencing problem
- ..any other specifics necessary to the nature of this problem
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