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Microsoft RD Virtualization Host (Remote Desktop Virtualization Host)

Microsoft RD Virtualization Host (Remote Desktop Virtualization Host) is a Remote Desktop Services role service in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access (Microsoft RD Web Access)

Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access (Microsoft RD Web Access) is a feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012 that allows users to access RemoteApp and Desktop Connection through the Start menu or a Web browser.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft.
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Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft, which builds on the enhancements built into Windows Server 2008.
Windows Server 8

Windows Server 8 is Microsoft’s next-generation server operating system scheduled for a 2012 release date.

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Microsoft doubles down on Kubernetes with Azure Monitor, AKS

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Faster R&D pace complicates SQL Server upgrades for users

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Microsoft data platform gets new cloud, on-prem features

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A jumpbox can be a handy tool to improve security in a Microsoft Azure deployment. For starters, it blocks the public IP address ...

3 VDI management New Year's resolutions for 2019

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Client and server-based virtual application delivery methods

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