2.1.1 System Capabilities

The Remote Desktop Services protocols are designed to support scenarios that allow users to access applications and data on a remote computer over the network. When a user wants to interact with a remote computer, the system facilitates this interaction by transferring graphics display information from the remote computer to the user and transporting input (such as keyboard or mouse input) from the user to the remote computer.

The overall function of this system can be classified into the following:

  • Establishing a secure connection between an RDP client and an RD Session Host server.

  • Redirection functionality.

  • Terminating a connection between an RDP client and an RD Session Host server.