Just a quick post to show you how to configure Active Directory for VDI in RDS 2012/R2. So in the demo, I have two servers, the DC which also has RDS installed and the Hyper-V Server named HV01. Before we start, its a good idea to create the Organisational Unit required for the VDI Collection.... Continue Reading →
I have received a number of messages regarding what to do when you want to change the name of a RDS server. In particular the Connection Broker as it removes access to the RDMA when rebooting after a name change. Removing and re-adding session host's, Gateways and web have no real problem, its a simple... Continue Reading →
I have had a few questions recently regarding the benefits of Layering and Application Virtualisation, so I have summarised the basic concept here. The difference between application layering and application virtualisation, is that layering technology uses a virtual disk to form either a VHD or a VMDK. Once the disk has been created, the application... Continue Reading →
I thought it would help to collate all my current RDS posts onto one to make it easier for you tech's to find things. I will add new links to this post when i publish new articles. Deploying RDS 2012 Single Server – Session Based deployment Deploying RDS 2012 using Standard Deployment Creating a Remote Desktop Session... Continue Reading →
For all thoses looking to deploy Pooled VDI Collections, have a look at the following capacity management Document. This will assist with scoping the correct required capacitys when creating VDI Solutions. Cappacity Planning Guide
For all those using wild card certificates for RDS installations, I have written a script that allows you to import and configure the wild card certificate on all RDS Roles. It is advised that the script is run on the RD Connection Broker. Ensure the Certificate is in PFX format and stored locally in a... Continue Reading →
I recently came across the server 2012 Secuity guide apart of the "Secuirty Compliance Manager" which covers the Secuity Hardening of RDS 2012. This document provides the best practices when securing server 2012 and RDS 2012. Please see the link below: Windows Server 2012 Security Baseline Microsoft Security Compliance Manager To access the Windows Server 2012 Security Guide,... Continue Reading →
Microsoft produced "Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2012 in April 12 2013 which contains information on performance tuning in RDS 2012. Pages 123 to 141 for RDS 2012 Performance Tuning Guidelines for Windows Server 2012
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