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Getting Started with Remote Desktop Session Host
Before installing Workflow on a Windows^® Server 2008 R2 or computer, you must enable and set up the Windows Remote Desktop Session Host.
Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host Limitations
The Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host has a number of limitations and assumptions.

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    - Remote Desktop Session Host
      This information is intended for system integrators, IT administrators, and engineers responsible for setting up and optimizing a Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host environment.
    - Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)
      With Remote Desktop Services for Microsoft^® Windows^® Server 2008 R2 and Windows^® Server 2012, you can centrally manage and execute Workflow.
    - Getting Started with Remote Desktop Session Host
      Before installing Workflow on a Windows^® Server 2008 R2 or computer, you must enable and set up the Windows Remote Desktop Session Host.
      - Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host Limitations
        The Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host has a number of limitations and assumptions.
      - Hardware Requirements for Remote Desktop Session Host
        The following information describes the recommended hardware requirements for a Remote Desktop Session Host environment.
      - Software Requirements for Remote Desktop Session Host
        Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host requires Workflow and the Windows^® Server 2008 R2 Standard or Enterprise Edition or the Windows^® Server 2012 operating system.
      - Licensing Requirements
        GE Digital recommends that you install your Remote Desktop Session Host on a computer that is not a domain controller. Ensure that you back up the Remote Desktop Session Host licenses regularly to prevent data loss.
      - Enable Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services
        Remote Desktop Services must be enabled on the Windows^® Server 2008 R2 computer that will be used as the Remote Desktop Session Host.
      - Log into a Remote Desktop Session Host from Windows 7
    - Workflow with Windows Remote Desktop Session Host Installation and Configuration
      After enabling Installing Remote Desktop Services and its licensing, you can install and configure Workflow on a Remote Desktop Session Host.
    - Troubleshoot Your Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host Environment
      To successfully troubleshoot your Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host environment, you first need to isolate the source of your problem.
    - Frequently-Asked Questions About Using Workflow with Remote Desktop Session Host
      The following list outlines some of the frequently-asked questions about using Workflow with Remote Desktop Services.
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Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host Limitations

The Workflow Remote Desktop Session Host has a number of limitations and assumptions.

Location-based functionality in Workflow does not work with Remote Desktop Services. That is, workflow tasks that are assigned to a location, key set permissions assigned to a specific computer, and any computer configurations, including layout and auto login/logout, will not work on a Remote Desktop Session Host.
The Remote Desktop Session Host computer must have Windows^® Server 2008 R2 or Windows^® Server 2012 installed.
Workflow does not support running a Remote Desktop Session Host on Windows^® Vista.
Although Windows supports machine names of up to 15 characters, Workflow node names are limited to eight characters.
Depending on your settings, some keyboard shortcuts (such as Ctrl+Alt+Delete) may be disabled or remapped.
User accounts must be created with logins after installing Workflow.

Scalability

The number of clients supported by a server varies according to the server's processing power and memory. If you use good optimization techniques, you should be able to run more clients with better performance per server.

The Microsoft^® Performance Monitor can help you to determine the optimal number of Remote Desktop Session Host sessions your server can handle.