Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services is not included in this product

This product only includes user CALs, which can be used to access an already installed Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop. The software for the server is not included.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop provides users with a simple, effective way to store files, protect data, share documents, and communicate more efficiently. On the administrative end, Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop also streamlines many administrative tasks while also providing for far more advanced server solutions through virtualization. With User CALs, users will be able to take advantage of all these benefits and more, all while accessing the server from anywhere in the world.

The R2 edition of Windows Server 2008 Remote Desktop makes some significant improvements on an already excellent server operating system. By providing far more features, it has been able to remain a useful and reliable server product even a decade after its first release. Among the most useful features are:

What is a User Cal?
A CAL, or client access license, allows someone access to your Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop. CALs come in two forms: device and user. Device CALs allow any number of users to access the server through a single licensed device. A user CAL allows one user to access the server through any device using their individual license.

With a user CAL for Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop, that user will have access to business email, file sharing, calendar and contact sharing, and data storage abilities, all from anywhere in the world. With improvements on the administrative end as well, users accessing Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop will find an efficient and well-run server able to provide all the services any business requires.

FEATURES

• Access to the server from anywhere: The first and most obvious purpose of a remote desktop is to allow remote access. Windows Server 2008 R2 does just that, allowing users to enjoy all the major features of the server from anywhere, so long as there is an internet connection.
• Easy connection with Remote Desktop Services: Remote Desktop Services, formerly known as Terminal Services Gateway, allows users to access the server remotely more easily than ever before with a new interface.
• Backup ability for computers and for the server: Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop allows users to backup all data, while also allowing the server to make regular backups. This provides against any risk of data loss. Where viruses and other unexpected events might otherwise devastate an individual or a business, everything can be saved and 100% restored with this server.
• Share more with SharePoint: Collaboration is a crucial part of business, and SharePoint makes that so much easier. Share files in a centralized location, making it easier than ever to compare thoughts and improve ideas. SharePoint also makes it possible to compare calendars and to create documents like wikis and surveys to spread information faster across a whole company.
• Communicate better with Exchange: Getting business quality email is a must for most businesses. With Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop, you get Exchange and Outlook Web Direct, which gives you better inbox organization, as well as synchronized calendars and contact lists, making it easier to stay up to date with colleagues on clients, meetings, and deadlines.
• Save power with more efficient core management: Core Parking allows the operating system to suspend use of cores that are not in use. This saves significant power. Those same cores can be reactivated in milliseconds when they are once again needed.
• Virtualize solutions with improvements to Hyper-V: Having improved abilities to create and use virtual machines allows for far more efficient solutions to server needs. With Hyper-V, Microsoft has taken virtualization to the next level on Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop.
• Move VMs instantly with Live Migration: One of the great improvements in virtual machines on this server is Live Migration, which allows virtual machines to move from host to host with no disconnects or downtime required.
• Never accidentally delete again with Recycle Bin: Accidentally deleting crucial files can be a series problem. That issues has been left to the past, though with the introduction of the Recycle Bin to this server. Now, any files that should not have been deleted can be easily found and placed back on the server in an instant.
• Keep your server secure with new security features: With new levels of encryption and Domain Name System Security Extensions, this server is safer than any before it.
• Run the server remotely with PowerShell 2.0: PowerShell 2.0 allows for server work to be done remotely for the first time. This includes performing background work as well as cmdlets. There are also improved debugging features.
• Streamline administrative duties with Active Directory: With all your administrative duties better organized and in a single location, it is much easier to run the server with Active Directory. This saves a lot of time previously spent searching the network. Now, everything is available in one organized spot. This is particularly useful for those maintaining large networks, but it is a time saver even for small network administrators.