Remote Desktop Services, known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and earlier, is one of the components of Microsoft Windows that allow a user to take control of a remote computer or virtual machine over a network connection.

What does an RDS server do?

Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is an umbrella term for features of Microsoft Windows Server that allow users to remotely access graphical desktops and Windows applications.

How do I use Microsoft RDS?

Deploying RDS

Install Windows Server on the server or virtual machine that will host RDS. Configure networking (static IP) and join to domain. Using the server manager, add the Remote Desktop Services role. Configure ACLs (Access Control) to secure user access.