Audience
Companies that need a remote desktop environment solution
About Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is the platform of choice to cost-effectively host Windows desktops and applications. This offering is designed to help you quickly create a RDS on IaaS deployment for testing and proof-of-concept purposes. Once set up, you can connect to the published desktops and applications from various platforms and devices, using the Microsoft Remote Desktop application on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
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Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
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