Remote Desktop Services (RDS), formerly called Terminal Services, has seen notable licensing changes in Windows Server 2008 R2. While the same basic licensing model applies, license names have changed, new capabilities have been bundled in, and prices have risen modestly. Furthermore, organizations will be able to license some capabilities of RDS through a separate set of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Suites. RDS remains valuable for simplifying application and desktop management, so organizations will want to evaluate licensing options carefully in the wake of the changes—particularly if they want to use App-V to deploy applications on older versions of the product.

Sections in Microsoft Terminal Services Report:

• Remote Desktop Services Components
  
• When Customers Have to License RDS
  
• RDS Licenses Application Virtualization
  
• Alternative Way to License RDS
  
• Resources
  

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