March's PIG: Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services Technical Overview with Jeff Alexander

Here is the invitation for our first PIG Session for 2010 (Better late than never!). We're hoping to breath some new life into this user group so watch this space! This month we will be have Jeff Alexander imparting his wealth of knowledge around Windows 2008 R2 RDS.

Abstract
In this session, we will examine Remote Desktop Services for Windows Server 2008 R2. We will begin by discussing user experience improvements in RemoteApp and Remote Desktop. Then we will discuss remote application improvements by integrating Applications in start menu. Next, we will explore Remote Desktop Services manageability improvements. The topics will include Windows PowerShell support, improved application installs, single management console for both RemoteApp & Desktop connections and RemoteApp and Desktop Web Access, Single sign-on experience within a workspace, and connection broker install & profile management. Finally, we will explore how Remote Desktop Services improves presentation services by providing a single broker to connect users to virtual machines. The topics will include enhanced solution for VDI scenarios with Hyper-V.

What we will cover:
- RemoteApp and Remote Desktop
- Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Improvements
- Using RDS to Connect to Virtual Machines

Demonstrations in this Session:
- Using Remote Desktop Services Remote Programs
- Using Remote Desktop Services Web Access
- Configuring Remote Desktop Services Gateway
- Connecting RemoteApp Through Remote Desktop Connection Broker to a Hyper-V VM

Date: Thursday 11th March 2010
Time: 5.30pm til 7:00pm
Venue: Excom Perth - Ground Floor, 23 Barrack Street, Perth
Registration: 

Hope to see you there!

Cheers

Luke and Rob