| Terminal Services have been greatly enhanced in | | | | Font smoothing is another aspect of the improved |
| Windows 2008 from Windows 2003, adding | | | | display. Windows 2008 supports ClearType, a |
| functionality for single sign-on, better remote display | | | | technology that creates a more seamless experience |
| options, reduced administrative complexity, web | | | | for the remote user, allowing fonts to appear more |
| access, and plug-n-play device redirection. These | | | | clearly, especially on an LCD monitor. Most |
| services allow both hosting companies and their | | | | importantly, Windows 2008 Terminal Server has |
| clients to more easily regulate remote services and | | | | implemented display data prioritization, which |
| offer remote users a smoother experience by | | | | automatically gives priority to the remote user's |
| increasing speed, reducing the need for multiple | | | | display, keyboard and mouse controls over other |
| sign-ons, and providing a cleaner display. | | | | traffic, such as printing and files transfers, which do |
| Remote Access from Anywhere | | | | not require continuous bandwidth to provide a good |
| Windows 2008 allows Windows users better access | | | | user experience. |
| to standard Windows-based programs from virtually | | | | Reducing Log-in Time |
| anywhere using RemoteApp and the Remote | | | | Instead of logging on multiple times with multiple |
| Desktop Connection (RDC). RemoteApp allows users | | | | log-ins, as previously required, Windows 2008 offers |
| to work with applications just as if they were | | | | an authentication method that allows a remote user |
| operating in person on the remote computer, while | | | | with a domain account to log on once using one |
| maintaining a presence on the computer they access | | | | password. |
| from–they can minimize and maximize the | | | | Web Access to the Remote Desktop |
| remote window. RemoteApp reduces complexity and | | | | Terminal Services Web Access enables users to |
| administrative overhead. Branch offices, hoteling | | | | connect from a Web browser to the remote |
| employees, support personnel, and multiple version | | | | desktop of any server or client, rather than by first |
| application deployments can all benefit from this | | | | starting the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) |
| functionality. | | | | client. With Web Access, users can visit an Internet |
| A Better Display | | | | or intranet Web site to access a list of RemoteApp |
| Windows 2008 Terminal Services adds support for | | | | programs. The benefits of Web Access include |
| higher resolution ratios, up to 4096 x 2048, providing | | | | reduced administrative overhead, centralized program |
| support for the latest displays. It also provides the | | | | deployment, minimal configuration, and easier |
| ability to use multiple monitors, spanning one display | | | | maintenance because programs run on the terminal |
| over multiple monitors using a remote connection. | | | | server and not on the remote client computer. |