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Microsoft Windows Terminal Services

Microsoft® Windows® Terminal Services (WTS), a part of Microsoft Windows Server, enables users to remotely access full Windows desktops, or individual Windows-based applications, on Terminal Server computers.

F5 solutions include a number of features that not only ensure that users quickly and efficiently return to the same Terminal Services device, but can also optimize the entire network.

Read the following documents for more information about F5's solutions for Microsoft Terminal Services and Windows Server.

Why do I need F5 for my Windows Terminal Services deployment?

F5's Application Ready Network is an important part of Windows Terminal Services implementations. Portions of F5 technology have been specifically designed with Windows Terminal Services in mind, ensuring that end users have the best possible experience, no matter where they are located.

Benefits of F5's Application Ready Network for Microsoft Windows Terminal Services:

  • Windows Terminal Services-specific persistence method allows users to transparently reconnect to the same server
  • Offloading SSL processing from the Terminal servers saves valuable CPU cycles
  • F5 distributes the traffic load for the new Gateway and Web Access roles in Terminal Services 2008, enhancing end user experience

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How do I deploy Microsoft Windows Terminal Services with F5?

F5 Networks has taken the trial and error out of deploying our devices with Microsoft Windows Terminal Services with comprehensive guides providing step by step instructions how to deploy F5 solutions with Windows Terminal Services, as well as Terminal Services-specific configuration objects that makes implementation simple. And to keep your implementation on the cutting edge, F5's developer community DevCentral has a section dedicated to Microsoft solutions, where you can find forums, tips and tricks, and much more.

Windows Terminal Services Information on DevCentral

Resources

DevCentral Community

F5 Devcentral, is our community driven site that helps customers and partners maximize the effectiveness of F5 technologies & solutions.

F5 Knowledge Base

The Ask F5 Knowledge Base has product manuals, security advisories, and release notes on F5 products.

What F5 offerings do I need for a Windows Terminal Services solution?

F5's entire portfolio of Application Delivery Networking products works together to ensure your Windows Terminal Services deployment is always secure, fast, and available. For more information on individual products, click the following links:

Resources

F5 Technology Demo

Watch the F5 Technology Overview interactive demo to see Application Delivery Networking in action.

BIG-IP Overview Demo

View the BIG-IP Overview Flash demo to learn how the BIG-IP system can help your organization.

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