12.5. The Bottom Line

Describe the differences between a full desktop provided by an RD Session Host and a remote desktop provided within a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

Understanding these differences becomes critical when determining how to deploy a server-based desktop session to an end user in your environment.

Master It

Your assessment of business needs and associated costs has led you to consider deploying a server-based desktop to a larger portion of your end users. These particular users are task-based and utilize a finite set of applications in the normal course of their workday. They are not allowed to install their own applications, nor are the applications they utilize resource-intensive. Would it be best to deploy the ...

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