Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services Resource Kit

Description

In-depth and comprehensive, this Resource Kit delivers the information you need to set up, deploy, and manage a Terminal Services farm using Windows Server(R) 2008. You get authoritative technical insights from Terminal Services experts, including guidance from members of the Microsoft(R) product team - along with essential scripts and resources on CD.

Get expert advice on how to:

* Install and configure role services, and learn how they support business cases
* Apply best practices for securing terminal servers and authorizing executables
* Use Group Policy to configure a terminal server environment
* Redirect devices effectively to make a remote experience feel local
* Install and publish applications with TS RemoteApps programs and TS Web Access
* Create a secure, fault-tolerant WAN access solution using TS Gateway
* Manage terminal servers and user sessions with command-line and graphical tools
* Keep server roles available and restorable through change management, including virtualization approaches

CD features:

* 8 sample VBScript scripts
* 8 sample Windows PowerShell™ scripts
* 250+ links to tools and toolkits, documentation, Webcasts, labs, and classes
* Understanding Microsoft Virtualization Solutions From Desktop to Datacenter eBook
* Network diagram and sample files
* Sample chapters from related Microsoft Press(R) books
* Fully searchable eBook of this guide

CONTENTS:

AcknowledgmentsForewordIntroductionChapter 1: Introducing Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008Chapter 2: Planning the Terminal Server EcosystemChapter 3: Installing the Core Terminal Server EnvironmentChapter 4: Creating the User Work EnvironmentChapter 5: Fine-Tuning the User ExperienceChapter 6: Installing and Publishing ApplicationsChapter 7: Multi-Server Deployments and Securing Terminal Server ConnectionsChapter 8: Managing the Terminal Server Runtime EnvironmentChapter 9: Terminal Services Ecosystem ManagementAbout the AuthorsSystem RequirementsAdditional Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft PressMore Great Resources for IT Professionals from Microsoft Press