Source & more info: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2015/02/02/exploring-the-azure-remoteapp-user-experience.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0
Showing posts with label RemoteFX. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RemoteFX. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Exploring the Azure RemoteApp User Experience
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
GPU Requirements for RemoteFX on Windows Server 2012 R2
The Microsoft RDV team posted a new blog on GPU requirements for Remote FX in Windows Server 2012 R2.
“…In this blog post we’ll share our recommendations to help you understand the options available to you, and most importantly to help you make a decision on the cards that you can consider as you deploy a VDI solution with RemoteFX vGPU..”
The reduces the complexity and provides guidance in selecting the right GPU component to address the appropriate experience for your end users.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TechNet: RemoteFX vGPU Setup and Configuration Guide for Windows Server 2012
A new TechNet Wiki was started by Jeroen van Eesteren (MSFT) recently related to setting up and configuring RemoteFX vGPU in Windows Server 2012. A very detailed wiki worthwhile checking out: RemoteFX vGPU Setup and Configuration Guide for Windows Server 2012
The contents of the Wiki:
2. Requirements for RemoteFX vGPU
4. Installation and configuration of RemoteFX vGPU
5. Frequently Asked Questions.
5.1 What are the requirements to use RemoteFX graphics acceleration by using the vGPU?.
5.2 How can I determine if my system has a SLAT supported processor?.
5.3 What types of vGPU are supported with RemoteFX?.
5.4 Can I use multiple types of GPUs?.
5.5 What versions of Windows are supported inside a virtual machine to use the vGPU?.
5.6 How can I determine the RemoteFX vGPU is utilized in a RemoteFX/RDP session?.
5.7 Are there any performance tests I can run to show the benefit of vGPU?.
5.8 I don’t see a difference between the vGPU and non-vGPU virtual machine?.
5.9 What performance counters are available to determine RemoteFX performance issues?.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Remote Desktop cannot Connect to the VDI-based remote computer after enabling Microsoft RemoteFX 3D Video Adapter
A new KB was released today regarding connection issues to a VDI-based computer after enabling the RemoteFX 3D Video Adapter.
“…With the release of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, a new Windows Firewall rule is added for RemoteFX. This problem occurs if RemoteFX Windows Firewall rule is not enabled…”
“…You may also receive the following error in the Windows Event Log:
Log Name: Microsoft-Windows-TerminalServices-LocalSessionManager/Operational
Source: Microsoft-Windows-TerminalServices-LocalSessionManager
Date: <Date><Time>
Event ID: 17
Level: Error
User: SYSTEM
Computer: machinename.domain.com
Description:
Remote Desktop Service start failed. The relevant status code was 0x800706b5…”
Resolution:
”…To resolve the problem, you must enable the RemoteFX Windows Firewall rule manually.
To enable the RemoteFX rule by using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
- Click the Start button , and then click Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel windows click Windows Firewall.
- In the left pane, click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.
- Click Change settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
- Under Allowed programs and features, select the check box next to Remote Desktop - RemoteFX, and then use the check boxes in the columns to select the network location types you want to allow communication on.
- Click OK.
- Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
- Click on System icon.
- Under Control Panel Home, click Remote settings.
- Click the Remote tab. Under Remote Desktop, Select Don’t allow connections to this computer and the click Apply
- Now select either option depending on your security requirements:
-
- Allow connections from computers from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)
- Allow connections from computers only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (more secure)
- Click on Apply and the OK…”
Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2820155/en-us?sd=rss&spid=14134
Thursday, December 20, 2012
RemoteFX-Enabled certification program
Jeroen van Eesteren from the Remote Desktop Virtualization team posted a blog highlighting the RemoteFX-enabled certification program. It also contains a (growing) list of devices that have been certified.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
RDS/VDI showcase videos
Here are some links to showcase videos by the Remote Desktop Virtualization team. They show the various improvements in Remote Desktop Services / VDI on Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8.
· Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Overview – Summary of the value of Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2012
· Quick VDI Wizard – Set up a virtual machine based deployment on a single server.
· Set up an RDS VDI deployment – Set up a virtual machine-based deployment.
· Set up an RDS session deployment – Set up a session-based deployment.
· RemoteFX – Learn about the enhancements made for end user discovery and experience.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Overview of all new Windows 2012 GPO’s related to Remote Desktop Services
The Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows and Windows Server has been updated with Windows Server 2012.
The download offers Excel Sheets with all the GPO’s policies available and also contains a “Status” column to allow you to filter on New GPO settings and a “Registry information” column to get the registry equivalent of the GPO setting.
Below an overview of all the new GPO settings related to Remote Desktop Services:
Terminalserver-Server.admx
Turn off Fair Share CPU Scheduling
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections
Terminalserver-Server.admx
Use the hardware default graphics adapter for all Remote Desktop Services sessions
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer-WinIP.admx
Configure image quality for RemoteFX Adaptive Graphics
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer-WinIP.admx
Configure RemoteFX Adaptive Graphics
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer-WinIP.admx
Enable Remote Desktop Protocol 8.0
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer-WinIP.admx
Select network detection on the server
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections
TerminalServer-WinIP.admx
Select RDP transport protocols
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections
TerminalServer-WinIP.admx
Turn Off UDP On Client
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Connection Client
TerminalServer.admx
Limit maximum display resolution
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer.admx
Suspend user sign-in to complete app registration
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections
TerminalServer.admx
Configure image quality for RemoteFX Adaptive Graphics
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer.admx
Configure RemoteFX Adaptive Graphics
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer.admx
Allow RDP redirection of other supported RemoteFX USB devices from this computer
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Connection Client\RemoteFX USB Device Redirection
TerminalServer.admx
Configure RemoteFX
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment\RemoteFX for Windows Server 2008 R2
TerminalServer.admx
Optimize visual experience when using RemoteFX
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment\RemoteFX for Windows Server 2008 R2
TerminalServer.admx
Enable RemoteFX encoding for RemoteFX clients designed for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment
TerminalServer.admx
Specify default connection URL
User
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
TerminalServer.admx
Select network detection on the server
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections
TerminalServer.admx
Select RDP transport protocols
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Connections
TerminalServer.admx
Turn Off UDP On Client
Machine
Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Connection Client
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Microsoft RDV Team: RemoteFX USB Redirection in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8
The Microsoft Remote Desktop Virtualization team posted a great blog post with some highlights on RemoteFX USB Redirection in Windows Server 2012. The features discussed:
- Dynamic In-Session USB Redirection
- Expanded USB Device Support
- USB Redirection for RD Session Host (Session Isolation)
- Windows PowerShell Interface for USB Redirection Configuration.
Monday, September 3, 2012
RemoteFX for WAN and RemoteFX Multi-Touch for Windows 8
In case you missed them, two great articles on the Remote Desktop Services MSDN blog related to RemoteFX for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8.
Friday, August 17, 2012
MS RDV Team: “Enabling a Seamless Multimedia Experience with RemoteFX Media Streaming in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8”
A new blog post from the Microsoft Remote Desktop Virtualization team. Alvin Lau, a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) from the RDV Team from wrote a blog post on the Multimedia experience with RemoteFX media steaming on Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8.
“…Previously, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 introduced Windows Multimedia Redirection, which provided a great experience when playing multimedia content by using Windows Media Player (WMP) in a remote session. Since Multimedia Redirection was based on redirecting the native media stream to the client, the experience was great for supported video formats on LAN networks. However, there were a few key shortcomings…”
“…To address these shortcomings, Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 introduced RemoteFX Media Streaming, which uses host-side rendering techniques (which provide broad video format support) in combination with the industry standard H.264 codec (which benefits online media streaming) to seamlessly redirect video content…”
The blog post also shows a nice video which shows Windows 7 and Windows 8 remote desktops side by side playing a video over a slow link with latency and packet loss.Read the complete article here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2012/08/16/enabling-a-seamless-multimedia-experience-with-remotefx-media-streaming-in-windows-server-2012-and-windows-8.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0
Thursday, June 14, 2012
RDS Team: two new blog posts
Remote Desktop Services “What’s New” in Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate ”…Hi, I’m Ben Meister from the Remote Desktop Virtualization team. We’ve been hard at work after the beta release earlier this year. This post highlights some of the features added and enhancements made in the Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate build. Special thanks to Snesha Foss and Shanmugam Kulandaivel for their major contributions to this post. By now there have been quite a few posts about Windows Server 2012 and the many features that Remote Desktop Services has introduced in this release. If you have not read them all, following are links…”
Source: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2012/06/13/remote-desktop-services-what-s-new-in-windows-server-2012-release-candidate.aspx
Your desktop will be a rich DX11-based experience, and your virtual GPU should be too “…When you take Windows 8 Release Preview home and launch it, you’ll see a rich and immersive experience accelerated by a DX11 desktop. Your VDI solution should focus on bringing all of that to you, all while tackling the challenges of distance and connecting from anywhere. You’ll want a touch interface, smooth animations that give a tactile feel, and the richest set of applications and compatibility. You’ll want the ecosystem of software, hardware, and the Windows operating system to bring that together. When RemoteFX v1 released in Windows 7 SP1 early last year, we introduced a set of technologies for a rich PC-like experience for VDI. It was the first place where we introduced and emphasized host-side remoting, a render-capture-encode pipeline, a highly efficient GPU-based encode, throttling based on client activity, ad a DirectX-enabled virtual graphics processing unit (VGPU). All these ideas proliferate more in Windows 8 Release Preview, and the VGPU gets better…”
Source: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2012/06/13/richvgpu.aspx
Friday, January 27, 2012
Quest releases vWorkspace 7.5 !
Today Quest Software has officially released vWorkspace version 7.5! I personally had the honor to test-drive the beta and RC releases. I’m really excited about version 7.5, it contains a great set of new features and changes! In this blog post, I’ll discuss some of the features introduced in the new release.First, let’s quickly highlight the key features:
“…Lowest Cost Desktop Virtualization using Hyper-V
vWorkspace 7.5 introduces direct support for Microsoft Hyper-V, including free Hyper-V Server. This deep integration provides full virtual desktop lifecycle management and lets you take full advantage of Hyper-V functions such as Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX. And by allowing seamless use of local storage (DAS) and eliminating the need for expensive SAN storage, vWorkspace 7.5 provides additional cost-savings for desktop virtualization…”
“…Huge Scalability and Speed Improvements for Virtual Desktops
vWorkspace 7.5 introduces the Hyper-V Catalyst Components to deliver breakthrough scalability improvements for virtual desktops hosted on this Microsoft platform. Two key components are HyperCache and HyperDeploy which dramatically improve the density of Hyper-V. In addition, these components allow you to provision a fully functional virtual desktop every four seconds on commodity hardware, right out of the box…”
“…The Power and Simplicity of Desktop Clouds for SMBs and EnterprisesvWorkspace 7.5 now comes with Desktop Clouds that make desktop virtualization even easier. Desktop Clouds deliver the best possible performance of virtual desktops with advanced load balancing schemes. Plus, they allow you to add capacity in seconds for unparalleled elasticity. Maintenance of desktops in a vWorkspace Desktop Cloud is also fast and easy; you can update hundreds or thousands of desktops in minutes. All you need to set up a Desktop Cloud is Microsoft Hyper-V (free)…”
Furthermore:
“…Two-Factor Authentication for all vWorkspace Connectors – Adds an extra layer of security by leveraging two-factor authentication at the broker…”
Moving the two-factor authentication from Web Access to the Broker is a great move! It results in being able to also use two-factor authentication with the vWorkspace client. So in scenarios where you needed two-factor authentication and could not use (or did not want to use) Web Access you can now also use the vWorkspace client with two-factor! It also solves an issue that I posted on the Quest Forum a while ago; http://communities.quest.com/message/50617
“…New vWorkspace Web Access – Provides greater performance and scalability, is integrated with the vWorkspace Management Console, and offers a sleek new look…”
The configuration of Web Access is now fully integrated in the vWorkspace console, which works much better than the previous separate admin webpage you had to use. In addition, the look & feel of the Web Access site itself has greatly improved!
“…Advanced Targets – Allows administrators to assign vWorkspace applications, desktops, and other resources in a context-aware fashion with designations such as “two-factor authenticated” or “trusted entry point.”…”
This is great! The way it has been set up reminds me of Microsoft’s Item Level Targeting inside Group Policy Preferences. It works really well and introduces a lot of flexibility.
General info about the release:
http://www.quest.com/vworkspace/new-release.aspx
The whitepaper:
http://www.quest.com/whitepaper/desktop-virtualization-a-cost-and-performance-comparison816379.aspx
The datasheet:
http://www.quest.com/Quest_Site_Assets/PDF/_DSV-vWorkspace2011-US-EH_2.pdf
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