Summary

Effective use of redirected devices is important in making the remote experience feel local. In this chapter, we’ve discussed the components of Windows Server 2008 that enable device and resource direction to a remote session, including virtual channels, the PnP Device Redirection Framework, the legacy printing architecture, and the new Easy Print architecture. This chapter has also explained how to lock down components of the terminal server so that you can enable the richest possible experience while protecting the terminal server from malicious or careless users.

Here are some of the best practices covered in this chapter:

  • To maximize session responsiveness, consider available bandwidth. For low-bandwidth scenarios, adjust the bulk compression ...

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