The future of Remote Desktop Services

Windows Server 2016 RDS + alternatives

The platform for your virtual workspace strategy

AppsDevices DataUsers

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

Build your solution on a trusted foundation

Deployment flexibility

Cost reduction

Secure & extensible platform

Windows apps & desktops anywhere

Enable users to access Windows

applications and desktops from

any device and any location

Consolidate your

infrastructure to

improve efficiency

On-premises,

cloud-based, or

hybrid deployments

Protect against loss and leaks

of sensitive corporate data

Build customized solutions

On-premises In cloud

Session-based desktops

and RemoteApp

Cost-effective,

easy to manage

Session-based

computing

Access to pooled or

personal virtual desktops

running Windows client OS

High performance,

app compatibility

Virtual Desktop

Infrastructure

Session-based

computing in the cloud

Remote Desktop Session

Host deployed on cloud

infrastructure services

Customizable with minimum

CAPEX

Client desktops in

the cloud

Access to pooled or

personal virtual Windows 10

desktops in Azure

All VDI benefits with

elasticity with low CAPEX

Keep your data safe

Great Windows experience

Multiple platform support

Windows, Android,

iOS and MacOs

Remote access to session-based

desktops and RemoteApp

Optimized experience for all

form factors

• Application deployment:

• Application consolidation:

• Remote access:

• Branch office access:

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Optimized for cloud

Increased performance

Efficient and secure architecture

Connection Brokershared SQL connections

Graphics improvements

Enhanced scale

Windows Server

2008 R2

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server

2012 R2

Windows Server 2016

RemoteFX vGPU

• Hyper-V integration

• DX 9 support

RemoteFX vGPU

• DX 11.0

• VM connect with vGPU

• GPU management

RemoteFX vGPU

• DX 11.1 support

• Higher video memory

• Up to 2560 x 1600

resolution

• Scale improvements

RemoteFX vGPU

• OpenGL 4.4 & OpenCL 1.1

• 1GB dedicated VRAM

• Up to 4k resolution

• Server VM support

• Improved performance

Discrete Device Assignment

• Full API support*

• Native GPU driver support

• Maximum performance*Verify card support for this configuration with GPU vendor

• Currently Windows 10 Remote Desktop

Connection only, other Remote Desktop

clients to follow

• Enabled by default for vGPU RDP 10

sessions

• Group Policy to enable on Windows 10

and Windows Server 2016

High quality 4:4:4

mode using standard

H.264/AVC 4:2:0

hardware decoders

Remote Desktop client

apps use hardware

H.264/AVC decoder

when availableExamples:

• CAD

• 3D modeling

• Adobe PhotoShop

• Video Editing

Use database in existing SQL

Server cluster or Azure SQL DB

Improved connection handling

performance, 10K+concurrent

connection requests supported

in “log on storm” situations

HA RDS 2012R2 Infra:

7 role services

8 VMs

HA RDS 2016 Infra:

4 role services

4 VMs

Roles that can be deployed

on one VM:

• RD Gateway and Web Access

• RD Connection Broker and RD

Licensing

FS

Storage Spaces Direct

Storage Spaces Replica

Storage QoS

Windows Multipoint Services is now a role

Personal session

desktops

Support for gen 2 VMs

End user experience changes

• Pen Remoting Support

• Windows client desktop

UX improvements

• New zoom functionality

in MSTSC

Local applicationon local desktop (sometimes offline)

Software

Deployment

Server

Applicationruns here

Remote desktop/applicationon local device (always online)

Remote Desktop/Application

Server

OS

Hardware

User Sessions

Application

runs here

Remoting Protocol

Data Center:• Control

• Efficiency

• “Cloudification”

• Security

RD

GatewayActive Directory

Authorization

Check

RDP

RD

Connection

Client

HTTP

RD Web

AccessRD Connection

Broker RD

Virt.

Host

RD

Session

Host

RDP over SSL

Shielded VMs

Host Guardian Service

Generation 2 VMs

INCREASED SECURITY

•

•

RDSHRDSH

RDSHAzure

SQL

Database

AAD

Domain

Service

RDGW RDWeb

Access Point Connector

RD LicRDCB

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•

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•

Freek Berson’s JSON Template

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See details at:

http://www.rdsgurus.com/uncategorized/full-ha-rds-2016-

deployment-in-azure-iaas-in-30-minutes-azure-resource-manager-

ftw/

http://microsoftplatform.blogspot.dk/2016/09/rds-on-azure-iaas-

using-arm-json-part-2.html

NV6 NV12 NV24

Cores 6Intel E5-2690v3

12 Intel E5-2690v3

24Intel E5-2690v3

GPU

1 x M60 GPU

(1/2 Physical

Card)

2 x M60 GPU

(1 Physical

Card)

4 x M60 GPU

(2 Physical

Cards)

Memory 56 GB 112 GB 224 GB

Disk ~380 GB SSD ~680 GB SSD ~1.5 TB SSD

GPU Enabled VMs coming to

Azure!

Run as a single large VDI

instance or as a session host

server

Link

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1.

2.

• XenDesktop service

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Host Server 2016 Workloads

Workload Provisioning on Azure Resource Manager

Deliver New Universal Apps to Any Device

Host XenApp and XenDesktop Infrastructure

Accelerate App Migration with AppDNA

Target: Knowledge workers

Multi-user Windows Server 2016 & 2012R2 VMs

GPU sharing via NVIDIA Quadro driver

XenApp 7.11

on Azure N-Series

Target: 3D graphics professionals / designers

Single-user Windows 10 CBB VMs

Multi-monitor NVENC H.264 hardware encoding

XenDesktop 7.11

HDX 3D Pro on Azure N-Series

XenApp and XenDesktop

Azure

XenApp and XenDesktop

management on-premises

Virtual app and desktops workloads

on-premises and Azure

Managed by IT

XenApp and XenDesktop cloud

service on Azure, managed by Citrix

Virtual app and desktops workloads

on Azure, managed by IT

Azure

XenApp and XenDesktop

management on Azure

Virtual app and desktops workloads

on Azure

Managed by IT

Citrix Cloud

Azure

Deployment On-Premises Cloud Azure ONLY Azure ONLY

Citrix Infrastructure

Customer IT Managed by Citrix Citrix Citrix

Workloads Managed by IT Managed by IT Managed by Citrix Managed by Citrix

Model Single Tenant Single or Multi-Tenant Multi-Tenant Multi-Tenant

Licensing Perpetual Subscription Subscription Subscription

FutureAvailable Today

for

Citrix Cloud XenApp and XenDesktop on Azure

SimpleFlexible Cost & Time Savings

$ $

$

$

$

Microsoft Azure Citrix XenDesktop

The Best Way to Deliver Windows 10 Desktops from the Cloud

XenDesktop for

Windows 10 on Azure

Azure

Marketplace

Accelerate Windows 10 migrations

Eliminate VDI complexity

Scalable Reliable ExperienceFlexible

New! XenDesktop for Windows 10 service

XenDesktop for

Windows 10 on Azure

• Citrix Cloud is hosted on Azure

• New XenDesktop service manages,

monitors and provisions Windows 10

Enterprise CBB virtual desktops on

Azure

• Customers under Windows EA/SA

• Windows 10 Enterprise CBB per user

license

• Customer brings Windows 10 Enterprise

CBB license

• Customer brings Azure subscription

• Customer pays for IaaS consumption for

Windows 10 Enterprise CBB virtual

desktops

Sold through

Azure Marketplace

Customer managed

Azure subscription

Customer’s Azure Subscription

Citrix Cloud

Customer Subscription

Citrix CloudXenDesktop for

Windows 10 on Azure

Server

VDAs

Server

VDAs

Windows

10Server

VDAs

Server

VDAs

Windows

10

XenDesktop for Windows 10 on Azure

Customer also pays

for IaaS consumption

Operated by Citrix

Citrix Synergy 5/23/2016

BriForum Microsoft Windows 10 CCB on Azure

New XenDesktop service for Windows 10 on Azure

Limited Preview(MSFT initiated)

7/5/2016

New XenDesktop for Windows 10 on Azure service

LaunchQ4 2016

Synergy AnnouncementCitrix VDI Service

5/23/2016

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCY 2016 Q4

Reach out to Microsoft Account

Manager to become a part of

TAP program to try out the new

XenDesktop service for Windows

10 on Azure

Contact Citrix to request a trial of

the Citrix Cloud to begin utilizing

the XenDesktop for Windows 10

service with Windows 10 on

Azure