Segmenting Resources

RD Session Host server resources should be segmented in such a way that users can only modify specific settings. This sounds simple, but requires careful planning. For instance, partitioning the server’s disk subsystem can keep the operating system, logs, applications, and profiles separated. Each of these partitions should also be formatted with NTFS so that the proper permissions can be applied. This also makes it easier for administrators to manage and lock down specific resources.

The profile partition should be given particular attention because of the nature of the content it stores. One of the new improvements in Windows Server 2012 RDS is its support for profile disks. The profile disk allows the administrator to ...

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