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I wasn't aware there was an RDS server. I was under the impression that RDS was a role in Server. Tell me about it.
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I wasn't aware there was an RDS server. I was under the impression that RDS was a role in Server. Tell me about it.

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I have a customer with two remote users who access the network across a VPN and connect to the lan through remote desktop and a 2003 Server. The server hardware is failing. Is there another way that multiple remote users can connect concurrently other than using the same type of setup? I know Windows desktop o/s's only allow one session at a time. Is there anything?
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I have a customer with two remote users who access the network across a VPN and connect to the lan through remote desktop and a 2003 Server. The server hardware is failing. Is there another way that multiple remote users can connect concurrently other than using the same type of setup? I know Windows desktop o/s's only allow one session at a time. Is there anything?

Concurrent User sessions

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.

Windows Server 2003 was based on Windows XP and was released in four editions: Web, Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter. It also had derivative versions for clusters, storage and Microsoft’s Small Business Server. Important upgrades included integrating Internet Information Services (IIS), improvements to Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GP), and the migration to Automated System Recovery (ASR).

Windows Server 2003

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.