[THIN] Re: RDP 6.0 client

Interesting options in this new client..can't wait to be able to play around
with the server side of things... - Lan

Here's the KB - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925876

Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 client update that helps you use the new
Terminal Services features. These features are introduced in Windows Vista
and in the Microsoft Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" operating system
from a computer that is either running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with
Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Terminal Services Gateway (TS Gateway) serversA Terminal Services Gateway
(TS Gateway) server is a type of gateway that enables authorized users to
connect to remote computers on a corporate network. These authorized users
can connect from any computer by using an Internet connection. TS Gateway
uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) together with the HTTPS protocol to
help create a more secure, encrypted connection.

However, earlier versions of Remote Desktop Connection cannot connect to
remote computers across firewalls and network address translators. This
behavior occurs because port 3389 is typically blocked to enhance network
security. Port 3389 is the port that is used for Remote Desktop connections.
However, a TS Gateway server uses port 443. Port 443 transmits data through
a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) tunnel.

The advantages of using a TS Gateway server are as follows:  • It enables
Remote Desktop connections to a corporate network from the Internet without
setting up a virtual private network (VPN) connection. • It enables
connections to remote computers across firewalls. • It helps you share a
network connection with other programs that are running on the computer.
This enables you to use the Internet service provider (ISP) connection
instead of the corporate network to send and receive data over the remote
connection. To specify a TS Gateway server, follow these steps:  1. Start
Remote Desktop Connection. 2. Click *Options*, click the *Advanced* tab, and
then click *Settings*. 3. Click *Use these TS Gateway server settings*, type
the server name in the *Server name *box, and then select one of the
following logon methods that are in the *Logon methods* list:  • *Allow me
to select later*
This option lets you select a logon method when you connect. • *Ask for
password*
This option prompts you for a password when you connect. • *Smart card*
This option prompts you to insert a smart card when you connect. 4. Click to
select or click to clear the *Bypass TS Gateway server for local
addresses*check box. By selecting this check box, you prevent the
traffic that is
moving to and from local network addresses from being routed through the TS
Gateway server. This makes the connection faster.   [image: Back to
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TS Remote ProgramsTS Remote Programs is a feature of Windows Server Terminal
Services that lets client computers connect to a remote computer and use
programs that are installed on it. For example, a workplace may have a
remote computer to which employees can connect and run Microsoft Word. An
administrator must first publish the programs for end-users to access them.
The experience is the same as running a program that is installed on the
computer.

TS Remote Programs makes system administration easier because there is only
one copy of a program to upgrade or maintain instead of many copies that are
installed on individual computers.   [image: Back to the
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Monitor spanningRemote Desktop Connection supports high-resolution displays
that can be spanned across multiple monitors. However, the total resolution
on all monitors must be under 4,096 x 2,048. The monitors must have the same
resolution. Additionally, the monitors must be aligned side-by-side.

To have the desktop of the remote computer span multiple monitors, type Mstsc
/span at a command prompt.   [image: Back to the
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Visual improvementsRemote Desktop Connection now supports 32-bit color and
font smoothing.

To enable 32-bit color, follow these steps:  1. Start Remote Desktop
Connection. 2. Click *Options*, click the *Display* tab, and then
click *Highest
Quality (32 bit)* in the *Colors* list.To enable font smoothing, follow
these steps:  1. Start Remote Desktop Connection. 2. Click *Options*, click
the *Experience* tab, and then click to select the *Font smoothing* check
box.


On 11/28/06, Baldwin, Tony <Tony.Baldwin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


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