FAQ on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

This FAQ covers the Remote Desktop Protocol (sometimes referred to as Terminal Services or Remote Desktop Client), Microsoft's protocol for remotely accessing Windows computers, both desktops and servers. It covers what the protocol is, details about its features, available software, and how to accomplish tasks like enabling multiple simultaneous remote desktop sessions on XP/Vista/Windows 7.

Table of Contents

» How to

» Enable multiple remote desktop sessions on XP/Vista/Windows 7

» Change the remote desktop port

» Force single session or allow multiple sessions per user

» Remotely enable remote desktop

» Manage remote desktop policy and permissions

» Send Ctrl + Alt + Del keystroke

» RDP shortcut key reference

Troubleshooting

» Logon access policy and permission errors

» Remote Desktop Client Software

» HTML5 (browser based)

» Windows

» Mac OS X

» iPhone/iPod Touch

» Windows Mobile

» Linux/Unix

» Java

» Remote Desktop Server Software

» HTML5 (browser based)

» Linux/Unix