Windows Server 2025 - Remote Desktop Services

Learn to Deploy, Configure, and Manage Remote Desktop Services. Beginner-Friendly Course to Build and Troubleshoot.

What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and its core components.
- Deploy and configure RDS roles step-by-step, including Session Hosts, Connection Brokers, and Licensing.
- Manage user sessions and collections effectively to provide seamless remote access.
- Secure RDS environments using best practices and Group Policy configurations.
- Implement RDS licensing models and troubleshoot common licensing issues.
- Monitor RDS sessions and system performance using built-in Windows tools and diagnostic utilities.
- Troubleshoot common RDS problems such as connection failures, licensing errors, and session issues.
- Use Remote Desktop Gateway and RD Web Access for secure and user-friendly remote connections.
- Build and maintain a lab environment for hands-on practice and real-world skill development.

Requirements
- Basic familiarity with Windows Server operating systems is helpful but not mandatory.
- Fundamental understanding of networking concepts such as IP addressing, DNS, and Active Directory will make it easier to follow along.
- (Optional) Access to a virtualization platform (like VMware Workstation, Hyper-V, or VirtualBox) to build your own lab environment for practice.
- A willingness to learn and experiment — this course is designed for beginners and encourages hands-on practice.

Description
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) remains a critical technology for organizations that require secure, efficient, and scalable remote access to applications and desktops. This comprehensive beginner-friendly course onRemote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2025is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently deploy, configure, and manage RDS environments.

Starting from the fundamentals, you will learn what RDS is, why it’s important, and explore its core components including Session Hosts, Connection Brokers, Licensing, RD Gateway, and RD Web Access. Through step-by-step demonstrations, you’ll gain hands-on experience installing and configuring each role, setting up user collections, and managing licensing models to ensure compliance and smooth operations.

This course goes beyond basic setup. You’ll dive into security best practices, including how to apply Group Policy settings to control user permissions and protect your environment. You’ll also learn how to monitor RDS sessions and system performance using built-in diagnostic tools, enabling you to proactively troubleshoot common issues such as connection failures, licensing errors, and application problems.

By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to use RD Gateway for secure external access and configure RD Web Access portals for user-friendly remote connections. You’ll also explore concepts around high availability and disaster recovery to keep your services running reliably.

Designed with beginners in mind, this course requires only basic Windows Server knowledge and encourages you to build your own lab environment using virtualization software like VMware or Hyper-V. Whether you’re an aspiring system administrator, network professional, or student, this course will give you a solid foundation to master Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2025.

Take the first step towards becoming an RDS expert—enroll now and start building your skills today!

Who this course is for:
- Beginners who want to learn Remote Desktop Services (RDS) from the ground up on Windows Server 2025.
- IT professionals or system administrators seeking to add RDS skills to their toolkit.
- Network administrators looking to understand remote access solutions better.
- Students preparing for Microsoft certifications related to Windows Server and remote desktop technologies.
- Anyone interested in building and managing secure, scalable remote desktop environments.
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