Window to the Server

Know when to make RDP available on the Internet for remote access to Windows Server and how to configure connections securely when you do.

Thomas Joos

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is still one of the most important methods for remote access. In this article, I show you how to enable RDP and use it in an effective and secure way. As an admin, this means you can manage your Windows servers with confidence and without having to compromise security. In combination with the Windows Admin Center, interesting options open up for managing Windows servers directly from the desktop. Most of the settings described in this article also work on Windows Server 2016 and 2019, and on Windows 10 and 11, but I focus on Windows Server 2022 for the configuration. As things stand at present, the approach also works on Windows Server vNext/2025. RDP connections are primarily of interest for the graphical user interface (GUI)…

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ADMIN Network & Security (Digital) - 1 Issue, July/August 2024

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