What has been added with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 is the ability to retrieve the assigned RemoteApps and Desktops using a corporate e-mail address. As we can see in the screenshot, this is the address of our RD Web Access server followed by a specific path which results in webfeed.aspx being launched. With Windows Server 2008 R2 we already had the option to define a so called Web Feed URL address to retrieve assigned RemoteApps and Desktops. This classic control panel is also still available on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. That will result in the following being displayed.įigure 3: RemoteApp and Desktop Connectionīasically this is the modern UI version of what we previously knew as “RemoteApp and Desktop Connections” as part of the control panel. To perform the sign up process, select the option “Access RemoteApp and Desktop Connections”. You can use the App to connect to a corporate VDI deployment (Session-Based, VM-based or even a mix) and retrieve Remote Apps and Desktops that are being assigned to your user account (based on Group membership). We’ll discuss these two scenarios in greater detail. These two types of scenarios correspond to the two options presented upon first launch of the App.įigure 2: Two types of scenarios to use the App Directly connect to a server or client (either with or without an RD Gateway in between).Connect to a VDI (RDS) deployment to retrieve published Remote Apps and Desktops.The App can be used in two different scenarios:
If you search for Remote Desktop you can easily find and install it.įigure 1: Remote Desktop app in Microsoft Store The App is available in Microsoft’s App store. The modern UI Remote Desktop App is not installed by default. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the Remote Desktop App and discuss some of the PRO’s and CON’s. This new App and the traditional mstsc client can both be used, but the modern UI Remote Desktop App is obviously optimized for touch and thus ideal for tablets and hybrids running Windows 8 or Windows 8 RT. Sign-on to the computer when prompted for credentials.As you will probably know by now Windows 8 (and Windows Server 2012) come with a new Remote Desktop Client, more specific an App in the Microsoft App store. Note: I connected to a computer located on my networkģ. Type the address of the remote computer in the Computer: text box, click Connect Go to Start (the Orb) > All Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop ConnectionĢ. This section will walk you through the process of connecting to a remote desktop on your network.ġ.
Your Windows 7 Machine is now ready to be connected via Remote Connection. Click OK 3 times to exit all of the dialog boxes. Click the Advanced… button in the Select Users window, click on the Find Now button to locate the users that you would like to grant access to via Remote Desktop, click on the user and click OK when done.ħ. Click on the Select Users… button and click the Add button in the Remote Desktop Users window.Ħ. Note: If you would like to connect using a computer that does not support Network Level Authentication choose Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop.ĥ. Select Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication under Remote Desktop. Under System click on Allow remote accessĤ.
In the Control Panel, click on the System and Security linkģ. Go to Start (the Orb) > Control Panel > User AccountsĢ.
Note: Windows 7 build 7000 was used for this guideġ. If you have any comments or questions, please post them below.
This guide below will walk you through the process of setting up your Windows 7 computer to handle incoming Remote Desktop Connections from authenticated users and how to connect to a remote computer.