Managing Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2019 with Terminal Services Manager

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Remote desktop services (RDS) play a crucial role in modern IT environments, providing users across various locations with access to shared resources and applications. In this article, we will delve into the world of managing RRDs on Windows Server 2019 using the powerful Remote Desktop Services Manager.

Prerequisites

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Before diving headfirst into configuring your RDS environment, ensure you have met the following prerequisites:

1. Windows Server 2019: This guide assumes you are running a supported version of Windows Server 2019.

2. Remote desktop services role installed: Ensure that Remote Desktop Services (RDS) has been successfully added to your server as an optional feature.

Getting Started

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Once you have satisfied the above requirements, follow these steps:

1. Launch PowerShell with elevated privileges by right-clicking on Start > PowerShell and selecting Run as administrator`.

2. Type `Get-Module -Name RemoteDesktop` to verify that the RDS module is installed.

Configuring RD Manager

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After confirming the presence of the necessary modules, you are ready to configure your remote desktop environment using Terminal Services (Remote Desktop) Manager:

1. Open PowerShell with elevated privileges.

2. To view all available cmdlets for managing RemoteDesktop services, execute `Get-ChildItem -Path 'C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\RemoteDesktop\'`

3. For more information about a specific cmdlet or to see its syntax and usage examples, use the following command: `Get-Help `

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In conclusion, by mastering the art of managing remote desktop services on Windows Server 2019 using Terminal Services Manager (RDS), you can effectively manage your RDS environment with ease. With this comprehensive guide in hand, take control over your RDS infrastructure and ensure a seamless user experience for all users connected to your Remote Desktop Farms.

References:

* Microsoft Docs - 'Remote desktop services overview'(https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/remote-desktop-services/index)

* Microsoft TechNet - 'Getting Started with Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services (RDS)'(http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents.aspx?&redirect=true&cid=1a7ce3b-8eb6-46ca-b5cc-a0f4c9d97eac#Configuring_RD_Connection_Manager)

Additional Resources:

* Microsoft Official Blog - 'Top 10 PowerShell cmdlets for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) administrators'(https://blogs.technet.com/b/rds/archive/2013/03/20/top-10-powershell-cmdlet-for-rd-administrators.aspx)

* TechNet Library - 'Remote desktop services cmdlets in Windows Server 2008 R2 and later versions'(http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824969(v=technet.101).aspx)

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