Remote Desktop Services (formerly known as Terminal Services) provides functionality similar to a terminal-based, centralized host, or mainframe, environment in which multiple terminals connect to a host computer. Each terminal provides a conduit for input & output between a user & the host computer. A user can log on at a terminal, & then run applications on the host computer, accessing files, databases, network resources, & so on. Each terminal session is independent, with the host operating system managing conflicts between multiple users contending for shared resources. The primary difference between Remote Desktop Services & the traditional mainframe environment is that the dumb terminals in a mainframe environment only provide character-based input & output. A Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client or emulator provides a complete graphical user interface including a Windows operating system desktop & support for a variety of input devices, such as a keyboard & mouse. In the Remote Desktop Services environment, an application runs entirely on the Remote Desktop Session Host (RD Session Host) server (formerly known as a terminal server). The RDC client performs no local processing of application software. The server transmits the graphical user interface to the client. The client transmits the users input back to the server. ...

With Remote Desktop Services (RDS), one of the core virtualization technologies available in Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft is progressing in its vision to provide the best virtualization platform for accelerating & extending desktop & application deployments from the data center to any device. In addition to the traditional session virtualization scenario (formerly known as " Terminal Services"), Remote Desktop Services is expanding its role to provide an extensible platform for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). ...

Do you need to improve the efficiency & availability of your IT resources & applications? Obtain it with the new virtualization innovations provided in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, supported on the new HP Pro Liant Generation 8 platforms. This service pack release delivers two new features, namely Dynamic Memory & Remote FX, to help businesses further optimize their datacenter & desktops. Pro Liant Generation 8 & Windows Server 2008 R2 is supported by HP when utilizing Service Pack 1 only.
- Dynamic Memory lets Hyper-V administrators' pool available memory on a physical host & dynamically distributes it to any virtual machine (s) running on that host.
- Remote FX lets Windows Server 2008 R2 administrators provide a rich end user desktop virtualization experience by delivering vivid content, independent of any graphics stack, to server-hosted virtual & session-based desktops.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter is optimized for large-scale virtualization on small to large server systems & for workloads that require the highest levels of scalability, reliability, & availability to support large, mission-critical applications. With unlimited virtualization use rights & a hypervisor-based virtualization technology, Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter provides the flexibility & cost savings to easily run large numbers of virtualized Windows Server instances. Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter supports the memory & processing needs of large-scale, business-critical workloads such as ERP, databases, server consolidations, & custom & line-of-business applications. ...

Do you need to improve the efficiency & availability of your IT resources & applications? Obtain it with the new virtualization innovations provided in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, supported on the new HP Pro Liant Generation 8 platforms. This service pack release delivers two new features, namely Dynamic Memory & Remote FX, to help businesses further optimize their datacenter & desktops. Pro Liant Generation 8 & Windows Server 2008 R2 is supported by HP when utilizing Service Pack 1 only.
- Dynamic Memory lets Hyper-V administrators' pool available memory on a physical host & dynamically distributes it to any virtual machine (s) running on that host.
- Remote FX lets Windows Server 2008 R2 administrators provide a rich end user desktop virtualization experience by delivering vivid content, independent of any graphics stack, to server-hosted virtual & session-based desktops.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise provides unprecedented levels of system uptime, the security advances, & the scalability to support the growth of mission-critical applications. It also provides a cost-effective way to realize the benefits of virtualization. Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise is an optimal operating system for servers running applications such as networking, messaging, inventory, databases, & customer service systems. Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise delivers high availability, increased performance, & superior business value. Organizations also benefit from a highly productive infrastructure that is optimized for business-critical applications & services. ...

Do you need to improve the efficiency & availability of your IT resources & applications? Obtain it with the new virtualization innovations provided in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, supported on the new HP Pro Liant Generation 8 platforms. This service pack release delivers two new features, namely Dynamic Memory & Remote FX, to help businesses further optimize their datacenter & desktops. Pro Liant Generation 8 & Windows Server 2008 R2 is supported by HP when utilizing Service Pack 1 only.
- Dynamic Memory lets Hyper-V administrators' pool available memory on a physical host & dynamically distributes it to any virtual machine (s) running on that host.
- Remote FX lets Windows Server 2008 R2 administrators provide a rich end user desktop virtualization experience by delivering vivid content, independent of any graphics stack, to server-hosted virtual & session-based desktops.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 is the most robust Windows Server operating system to date. With built-in, enhanced Web capabilities & included virtualization technology, Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard is designed to increase the reliability & flexibility of your server infrastructure while helping save time & reduce costs. Enhanced security features help protect your data & network, & provide you with a solid, highly dependable foundation for your business. in addition, powerful tools give you greater control over your servers & streamline configuration & management tasks. Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard provides organizations with the ability to deliver rich Web-based experiences efficiently & effectively, with enhanced administration & diagnostics, advanced development & application tools, & lower infrastructure costs. ...

Do you need to improve the efficiency & availability of your IT resources & applications? Obtain it with the new virtualization innovations provided in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, supported on the new HP Pro Liant Generation 8 platforms. This service pack release delivers two new features, namely Dynamic Memory & Remote FX, to help businesses further optimize their datacenter & desktops. Pro Liant Generation 8 & Windows Server 2008 R2 is supported by HP when utilizing Service Pack 1 only.
- Dynamic Memory lets Hyper-V administrators' pool available memory on a physical host & dynamically distributes it to any virtual machine (s) running on that host.
- Remote FX lets Windows Server 2008 R2 administrators provide a rich end user desktop virtualization experience by delivering vivid content, independent of any graphics stack, to server-hosted virtual & session-based desktops.

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With Remote Desktop Services (RDS), one of the core virtualization technologies available in Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft is progressing in its vision to provide the best virtualization platform for accelerating & extending desktop & application deployments from the data center to any device. In addition to the traditional session virtualization scenario (formerly known as " Terminal Services"), Remote Desktop Services is expanding its role to provide an extensible platform for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). ...