The future of Remote Desktop Services
Windows Server 2016 RDS + alternatives
The platform for your virtual workspace strategy
AppsDevices DataUsers
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
Build your solution on a trusted foundation
Deployment flexibility
Cost reduction
Secure & extensible platform
Windows apps & desktops anywhere
Enable users to access Windows
applications and desktops from
any device and any location
Consolidate your
infrastructure to
improve efficiency
On-premises,
cloud-based, or
hybrid deployments
Protect against loss and leaks
of sensitive corporate data
Build customized solutions
On-premises In cloud
Session-based desktops
and RemoteApp
Cost-effective,
easy to manage
Session-based
computing
Access to pooled or
personal virtual desktops
running Windows client OS
High performance,
app compatibility
Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure
Session-based
computing in the cloud
Remote Desktop Session
Host deployed on cloud
infrastructure services
Customizable with minimum
CAPEX
Client desktops in
the cloud
Access to pooled or
personal virtual Windows 10
desktops in Azure
All VDI benefits with
elasticity with low CAPEX
Keep your data safe
Great Windows experience
Multiple platform support
Windows, Android,
iOS and MacOs
Remote access to session-based
desktops and RemoteApp
Optimized experience for all
form factors
• Application deployment:
• Application consolidation:
• Remote access:
• Branch office access:
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Optimized for cloud
Increased performance
Efficient and secure architecture
Connection Brokershared SQL connections
Graphics improvements
Enhanced scale
Windows Server
2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server
2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
RemoteFX vGPU
• Hyper-V integration
• DX 9 support
RemoteFX vGPU
• DX 11.0
• VM connect with vGPU
• GPU management
RemoteFX vGPU
• DX 11.1 support
• Higher video memory
• Up to 2560 x 1600
resolution
• Scale improvements
RemoteFX vGPU
• OpenGL 4.4 & OpenCL 1.1
• 1GB dedicated VRAM
• Up to 4k resolution
• Server VM support
• Improved performance
Discrete Device Assignment
• Full API support*
• Native GPU driver support
• Maximum performance*Verify card support for this configuration with GPU vendor
• Currently Windows 10 Remote Desktop
Connection only, other Remote Desktop
clients to follow
• Enabled by default for vGPU RDP 10
sessions
• Group Policy to enable on Windows 10
and Windows Server 2016
High quality 4:4:4
mode using standard
H.264/AVC 4:2:0
hardware decoders
Remote Desktop client
apps use hardware
H.264/AVC decoder
when availableExamples:
• CAD
• 3D modeling
• Adobe PhotoShop
• Video Editing
Use database in existing SQL
Server cluster or Azure SQL DB
Improved connection handling
performance, 10K+concurrent
connection requests supported
in “log on storm” situations
HA RDS 2012R2 Infra:
7 role services
8 VMs
HA RDS 2016 Infra:
4 role services
4 VMs
Roles that can be deployed
on one VM:
• RD Gateway and Web Access
• RD Connection Broker and RD
Licensing
FS
Storage Spaces Direct
Storage Spaces Replica
Storage QoS
Windows Multipoint Services is now a role
Personal session
desktops
Support for gen 2 VMs
End user experience changes
• Pen Remoting Support
• Windows client desktop
UX improvements
• New zoom functionality
in MSTSC
Local applicationon local desktop (sometimes offline)
Software
Deployment
Server
Applicationruns here
Remote desktop/applicationon local device (always online)
Remote Desktop/Application
Server
OS
Hardware
User Sessions
Application
runs here
Remoting Protocol
Data Center:• Control
• Efficiency
• “Cloudification”
• Security
RD
GatewayActive Directory
Authorization
Check
RDP
RD
Connection
Client
HTTP
RD Web
AccessRD Connection
Broker RD
Virt.
Host
RD
Session
Host
RDP over SSL
Shielded VMs
Host Guardian Service
Generation 2 VMs
INCREASED SECURITY
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•
RDSHRDSH
RDSHAzure
SQL
Database
AAD
Domain
Service
RDGW RDWeb
Access Point Connector
RD LicRDCB
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Freek Berson’s JSON Template
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See details at:
http://www.rdsgurus.com/uncategorized/full-ha-rds-2016-
deployment-in-azure-iaas-in-30-minutes-azure-resource-manager-
ftw/
http://microsoftplatform.blogspot.dk/2016/09/rds-on-azure-iaas-
using-arm-json-part-2.html
NV6 NV12 NV24
Cores 6Intel E5-2690v3
12 Intel E5-2690v3
24Intel E5-2690v3
GPU
1 x M60 GPU
(1/2 Physical
Card)
2 x M60 GPU
(1 Physical
Card)
4 x M60 GPU
(2 Physical
Cards)
Memory 56 GB 112 GB 224 GB
Disk ~380 GB SSD ~680 GB SSD ~1.5 TB SSD
GPU Enabled VMs coming to
Azure!
Run as a single large VDI
instance or as a session host
server
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2.
Host Server 2016 Workloads
Workload Provisioning on Azure Resource Manager
Deliver New Universal Apps to Any Device
Host XenApp and XenDesktop Infrastructure
Accelerate App Migration with AppDNA
Target: Knowledge workers
Multi-user Windows Server 2016 & 2012R2 VMs
GPU sharing via NVIDIA Quadro driver
XenApp 7.11
on Azure N-Series
Target: 3D graphics professionals / designers
Single-user Windows 10 CBB VMs
Multi-monitor NVENC H.264 hardware encoding
XenDesktop 7.11
HDX 3D Pro on Azure N-Series
XenApp and XenDesktop
Azure
XenApp and XenDesktop
management on-premises
Virtual app and desktops workloads
on-premises and Azure
Managed by IT
XenApp and XenDesktop cloud
service on Azure, managed by Citrix
Virtual app and desktops workloads
on Azure, managed by IT
Azure
XenApp and XenDesktop
management on Azure
Virtual app and desktops workloads
on Azure
Managed by IT
Citrix Cloud
Azure
Deployment On-Premises Cloud Azure ONLY Azure ONLY
Citrix Infrastructure
Customer IT Managed by Citrix Citrix Citrix
Workloads Managed by IT Managed by IT Managed by Citrix Managed by Citrix
Model Single Tenant Single or Multi-Tenant Multi-Tenant Multi-Tenant
Licensing Perpetual Subscription Subscription Subscription
FutureAvailable Today
for
Citrix Cloud XenApp and XenDesktop on Azure
SimpleFlexible Cost & Time Savings
$ $
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Microsoft Azure Citrix XenDesktop
The Best Way to Deliver Windows 10 Desktops from the Cloud
XenDesktop for
Windows 10 on Azure
Azure
Marketplace
Accelerate Windows 10 migrations
Eliminate VDI complexity
Scalable Reliable ExperienceFlexible
New! XenDesktop for Windows 10 service
XenDesktop for
Windows 10 on Azure
• Citrix Cloud is hosted on Azure
• New XenDesktop service manages,
monitors and provisions Windows 10
Enterprise CBB virtual desktops on
Azure
• Customers under Windows EA/SA
• Windows 10 Enterprise CBB per user
license
• Customer brings Windows 10 Enterprise
CBB license
• Customer brings Azure subscription
• Customer pays for IaaS consumption for
Windows 10 Enterprise CBB virtual
desktops
Sold through
Azure Marketplace
Customer managed
Azure subscription
Customer’s Azure Subscription
Citrix Cloud
Customer Subscription
Citrix CloudXenDesktop for
Windows 10 on Azure
Server
VDAs
Server
VDAs
Windows
10Server
VDAs
Server
VDAs
Windows
10
XenDesktop for Windows 10 on Azure
Customer also pays
for IaaS consumption
Operated by Citrix
Citrix Synergy 5/23/2016
BriForum Microsoft Windows 10 CCB on Azure
New XenDesktop service for Windows 10 on Azure
Limited Preview(MSFT initiated)
7/5/2016
New XenDesktop for Windows 10 on Azure service
LaunchQ4 2016
Synergy AnnouncementCitrix VDI Service
5/23/2016
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCY 2016 Q4
Reach out to Microsoft Account
Manager to become a part of
TAP program to try out the new
XenDesktop service for Windows
10 on Azure
Contact Citrix to request a trial of
the Citrix Cloud to begin utilizing
the XenDesktop for Windows 10
service with Windows 10 on
Azure