Modes of Operation

Remote Desktop can be run in two different modes of operation. The first mode is called the Remote Desktop for Administration, and the other is called Remote Desktop Services.

Remote Desktop for Administration

Remote Desktop for Administration is included and installed with the Windows Server 2012 operating system and only needs to be enabled. This eases automated and unattended server deployment by allowing an administrator to deploy servers that can be managed remotely after the operating system has completed installation. This mode can also be used to manage a headless server or a virtual guest session on a host virtual server, which reduces the amount of space needed in any server rack. More space can be dedicated to servers ...

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