Terminal Server

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

A terminal server is the server that hosts Windows-based programs or the full Windows desktop for Terminal Services clients. Users can connect to a terminal server to run programs, to save files, and to use network resources on that server. Users can access a terminal server by using Remote Desktop Connection or by using TS RemoteApp.

The following topics are covered:

• Overview of Terminal Server

• Checklist: Terminal Server Installation Prerequisites

• Checklist: Configure Terminal Server

• Configuring Terminal Server

• Managing Terminal Server

For more information about deploying terminal servers, see the Terminal Services page on the Windows Server 2008 TechCenter (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=73931).