RDP Component Architecture Poster

This poster provides a visual reference for understanding key Remote Desktop Services technologies in Windows Server 2008 R2. It explains the functions and roles of Remote Desktop Session Host, Remote Desktop Virtualization Host, Remote Desktop Connection Broker, Remote Desktop Web Access, Remote Desktop Gateway, Remote Desktop Licensing, and RemoteFX.You can use this poster in conjunction with the previously published Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 component posters

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Support End Dates: Vista, XP SP2 and windows 2000

April 13, 2010: Windows Vista without any service packs installed will have it’s support lifecycle ended. No more security updates. (Rather quick imho)

July 13, 2010: Windows XP SP2 and every version of Windows 2000 will have it’s support lifecycle ended.
Windows Server 2003 will go into the Extended Support Phase (security updates are free, but the rest of the support must be paid for).

More on this here

Support change for Windows 200o and 2003 server

Original source: here

Windows 2000 Server

Extended Support for Windows 2000 Server will end on July 13, 2010. At this time, Windows 2000 Server will no longer be publicly supported.  You will be able to continue using "Self-Help Online Support"*

Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2

Also on July 13, 2010, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 (at a supported service pack level) will move from the Mainstream Support phase to the Extended Support phase.  During the Extended Support phase:

  • Microsoft will continue to provide security updates and paid support (Example: Premier and Essential support, per-incident telephone/web support, etc.)
  • Customers will continue to have access to all security updates and Self-Help Online Support options (Example: Knowledge Base articles, online product information etc.)
  • Non-security hotfixes developed during the Extended Support phase will be provided ONLY to customers who enroll in Extended Hotfix Support (EHS).

Please note: If you’d like to enroll in EHS, customers must already have a Premier Support contract. In addition, customers must enroll in EHS within the first 90 days of the Extended Support phase.  Program and per fix fees may also apply.  Customers with Software Assurance can enroll in EHS at any time.  

Service Pack 3 for Windows Server 2003

We have received inquiries from our customers and partners on whether or not there will be a need for a Service Pack 3 for Windows Server 2003.  Microsoft will not have a SP3 release for Windows Server 2003. 

To Summarize…

  • Self-Help Online Support* will be available for Windows 2000 Server after Extended Support before it ends on July 13, 2010.
  • Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2 will begin an extended support phase on July 13, 2010
  • There will be no Service Pack 3 for Windows Server 2003

*Self-Help Online Support is available throughout a product’s lifecycle and for a minimum of 12 months after the product reaches the end of its support. Microsoft online Knowledge Base articles, FAQs, troubleshooting tools, and other resources, are provided to help customers resolve common issues.

Where can I get more information?

GPP – Environment Variables

When you’re creating a Group Policy Preference, you can use Environment Variables. A cool thing is that when you press F3, a window will open which will display all kind of Environment Variables you can use.
Wanna give it a try?

  • Open Group Policy Management Editor
  • Browse to [User Configuration], [Preferences], [Windows Settings], [Folders]
  • Create a New Folder by right clicking in the Folders Section and choosing [New], [Folder]

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  • The New Folder Properties Dialog will spawn

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  • Select the “Path:” Section and Press F3, the [Select a Variable] dialog will spawn

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Now you can select your variable.

TIP: when you want to use variables which are user dependent. Use [User Configuration] instead of [Computer Configuration].

See Service Principal Names in your domain

To see all the service principal names registered in your domain, execute the following command:

ldifde -f <FileName> -s <DomainController> -t 3268 -d dc=forest,dc=root -r
"(objectclass=computer)" -l servicePrincipalname

this will return all computerobjects with an SPN and place it in the file <filename>. For all users execute the following:

ldifde -f <FileName> -s <DomainController> -t 3268 -d dc=forest,dc=root -r
"(objectclass=user)" -l servicePrincipalname

In this command replace forest with your NetBIOS domain name (i.e. marcvalk), root with your top level domain (i.e. net)