Remote Desktop Web Audio Not Passing (Correctly)
Hello! I manage an RDS farm (WEB/GW, CB, DB, HST etc) at work, and it's been working great aside from Audio Passthrough. Clients will connect to the RD Website and then launch a remote app of their choosing. However, when the client is on the remote app PC and uses their audio (via an app or just using mmsys.cpl) the remote session will just freeze and be unusable. All RDS Infra is on at least Win. Server 2019+. All GPO Settings have been properly configured, as well as collection, CAP/RAP, and browser settings. I have confirmed launching RDP (mstsc.exe) session from my local laptop to the remote app PC (through the HST) does work without any issue, so I am led to believe there is something wrong with RD Web. RD Web Client Pkg is on the latest version. Any advice is greatly appreciated as I am banging my head against the wall trying to get it to work with RD Web. Cheers
TSplus as an alternative to RDS without paying RDS license fees to microsoft
Hello, We are evaluating whether to use TSplus (https://www.terminalserviceplus.eu/) as an alternative to Microsoft RDS/Terminal Server. According to TSplus we can not install or uninstall the RDS role, so we do not use RDS CALs and use TSplus CALs. This way it would not be necessary to pay for Windows Remote Desktop licenses. Is this correct? I can't find any information from Microsoft about it reading documentation. As I see it is correct that using TSPlus without installing Microsoft RDS it would not be necessary to pay Remote Desktop licenses. Could someone confirm me that it is so?
Users "Status" fields blank on RDS with Windows Server 2025
Hi, we have two RDS Server with Windows Server 2025 installed (In-Place Upgrade from Server 2019). In Task-Manager under the "Users" Tab all fields of the "Status" row are blank. We cant see if a user is connected or disconnected. In cmd with "query user" it works. Someone else discovered this problem?
RDS Connection Broker High Availability
We're starting to plan for a fully available Windows Server 2025 RDS farm. We already have a SQL Server cluster on Linux Ubuntu in the environment. I couldn't find any Microsoft documentation stating whether a SQL Server cluster on Linux can be used. Does anyone have any official references on this topic? Current SQL Server cluster environment: 2 SQL Server Standard 2022 Linux Ubuntu 22.04, Linux cluster (Pacemaker + Corosync) Thank you.
Login failure from tssdis.exe on RDS server
Remote desktop server in AD environment [Windows Server 2019 standard, running RDweb, RDG, and session host, etc] periodically has service tssdis.exe (remote desktop session broker) failing to login, Event IDs 4648 and then 4625 about half a dozen times before stopping. This doesn't appear to affect any users, but I can't find anything online addressing it or if it's something that needs to be fixed. Some other people have reported the problem but not the solution, such as here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/26e48e81-1400-4f8c-aef2-df03143fa211/login-through-tssdisexe Below are two exports of the event IDs (sanitized) This is the 4648 A logon was attempted using explicit credentials. Subject: Security ID: NETWORK SERVICE Account Name: SERVERNAME$ Account Domain: DOMAIN Logon ID: 0x3E4 Logon GUID: {10b9db0d-f9e0-e3ab-8c95-7dcb4ec5b3c7} Account Whose Credentials Were Used: Account Name: SERVERNAME Account Domain: DOMAIN Logon GUID: {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} Target Server: Target Server Name: SERVERNAME.DOMAIN.local Additional Information: SERVERNAME.DOMAIN.local Process Information: Process ID: 0x17c8 Process Name: C:\Windows\System32\tssdis.exe Network Information: Network Address: fe80::xxxx:f30a:xxxx:xxxx Port: 49667 This event is generated when a process attempts to log on an account by explicitly specifying that account’s credentials. This most commonly occurs in batch-type configurations such as scheduled tasks, or when using the RUNAS command. This is the 4625: An account failed to log on. Subject: Security ID: NULL SID Account Name: - Account Domain: - Logon ID: 0x0 Logon Type: 3 Account For Which Logon Failed: Security ID: NULL SID Account Name: SERVERNAME Account Domain: DOMAIN Failure Information: Failure Reason: Unknown user name or bad password. Status: 0xC000006D Sub Status: 0xC0000064 Process Information: Caller Process ID: 0x0 Caller Process Name: - Network Information: Workstation Name: SERVERNAME Source Network Address: fe80::xxxx:f30a:xxxx:xxxx Source Port: 50798 Detailed Authentication Information: Logon Process: NtLmSsp Authentication Package: NTLM Transited Services: - Package Name (NTLM only): - Key Length: 0 This event is generated when a logon request fails. It is generated on the computer where access was attempted. The Subject fields indicate the account on the local system which requested the logon. This is most commonly a service such as the Server service, or a local process such as Winlogon.exe or Services.exe. The Logon Type field indicates the kind of logon that was requested. The most common types are 2 (interactive) and 3 (network). The Process Information fields indicate which account and process on the system requested the logon. The Network Information fields indicate where a remote logon request originated. Workstation name is not always available and may be left blank in some cases. The authentication information fields provide detailed information about this specific logon request. - Transited services indicate which intermediate services have participated in this logon request. - Package name indicates which sub-protocol was used among the NTLM protocols. - Key length indicates the length of the generated session key. This will be 0 if no session key was requested.MVP & RD Impact at the 2025 Microsoft Global Hackathon
Produced by The Garage, the Microsoft Global Hackathon is the largest private hackathon on the planet. Since its launch in 2014, it has grown into a company-wide, multi-day event that empowers employees, interns, and invited guests to innovate across disciplines, roles, and geographies. With over 73,000+ participants this year and thousands of projects annually, the Hackathon fosters a culture of experimentation, inclusion, and bold thinking. This year’s Global Hackathon took place during the week of September 15 and was more than just a coding event — it was a global celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community. Almost one hundred MVPs and RDs joined forces with employees and innovators from around the world to tackle challenges that matter — from reimagining customer support to shaping the future of AI. Global Collaboration — Local Impact MVPs and RDs from every corner of the globe participated virtually, forming diverse, cross-functional teams that reflected the depth and breadth of Microsoft’s global community. Whether launching new ideas or joining existing projects, these community leaders brought fresh perspectives, deep technical expertise, and a passion for impact. “We’re thrilled to see MVPs and RDs driving meaningful collaboration across Microsoft. Their energy and expertise elevate the Hackathon experience for everyone involved.” — Alice Piras, Microsoft MVP Program Engagement Lead. Innovation in Action MVP- and RD-led or supported projects spanned a wide range of themes — each aligned with real-world challenges. Some were even recognized with awards for their ingenuity and impact. Here are just a few general examples: Customer Service Innovation: Projects explored how AI agents could assist customer support teams by retrieving information, managing documents, and streamlining workflows. Financial Services Transformation: Hackathon teams developed solutions to simplify complex processes like insurance claims and policy management using intelligent automation. Security & Compliance: Participants experimented with proactive security assessments and AI-powered frameworks to help organizations strengthen their digital posture. Sustainability & IoT: Several teams focused on environmental optimization, using data and AI analytics to improve system performance in areas like aquaponics and smart farming. Digital Identity & Inclusion: Community-led projects addressed secure onboarding and compliance challenges, with a focus on accessibility and user experience. These projects exemplify not only technical excellence but also a commitment to inclusive innovation and community-driven problem solving. Voices from the Community “Hackathon wasn’t just about building, but about creating something that could make an impact — and agentic retrieval made that possible for us.” — Shrushti Shah, MVP “It was an incredible experience collaborating with three MVPs from across the globe on a shared mission for this Hackathon. We didn’t just work together — we learned together, exchanging diverse perspectives to create something amazing in just three days.” — Maya Stewart, Microsoft, Sr. Product Manager "My Global Hackathon experience this year was nothing short of amazing! I decided to work on two projects: one where I made major contributions to an open-source project I’ve long been interested in — and another where I saw firsthand how GitHub Copilot excels at boosting productivity. Overall, I’m still energized after the Hackathon and deeply appreciate the collaborative spirit of working with fellow MVPs and Microsoft employees to achieve shared goals." — Jeremy Sinclair, MVP “It was inspiring to see how diverse backgrounds and ideas came together to build something meaningful. The culture of openness and support made this Hackathon one of the best experiences I’ve had.” — Thomas Schissler, MVP “The Garage Hackathon team engaged with the MVP/RD team again this year to invite Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals and Regional Directors to participate as hackers and advisors in the global event. The industry experts and influencers brought their knowledge and insights about Microsoft products — adding value to hacking teams from across the company.” — Susie Kandzor, Microsoft, Sr. Director of Hacking. Building Bridges Across Microsoft Beyond the code, the Hackathon was a powerful networking catalyst. MVPs and RDs expanded their circles of collaborators, mentors, and speakers — building bridges across product groups, engineering teams, and regional communities. “I’m incredibly grateful to our MVPs and RDs for their energy and contributions during this year’s Hackathon. Their technical depth and collaborative spirit made a real impact — and I’m excited to see how we can make next year’s experience even bigger and better.” — Justin Garrett, Microsoft, MVP Program Principal Program Manager. Inspired by Their Stories? MVPs and RDs are at the heart of Microsoft’s global community — driving innovation, mentoring others, and building solutions that make a difference. Want to learn more about the MVP Program or nominate someone who’s making an impact? Check out the MVP Communities site. Follow us on social media on X and LinkedIn. Learn More Take a peek at the history behind the Microsoft Hackathon — where thousands of innovators from around the world unite to turn bold ideas into real-world breakthroughs.
Remote Desktop Services Licensing Oddness
Hi all, hoping someone might have some insight on this. I configured a new remote desktop services setup on Windows Server 2025. Everything appears to be working just as it did in our previous RDS environment which was on 2016, and it seems like the licensing is/should be working properly, but I keep getting a warning when logging in on the broker/license server that a license will expire soon, etc. The license diagnoser seems to show the same or a similar warning. I want to ensure that we won't have any disruption in service. I believe I have everything configured properly, but maybe I've missed something? Or is this some sort of red herring message due to the built in temporary license? In RD licensing diagnoser I see this message: In the licensing manager everything appears like it should be good to go, though: Even shows the licenses being assigned to active connections: The license server is set within the RDS config as such: Thanks in advance for any help or advice. I've tried looking at everything I could find off general searching.
Remote Desktop Services Deployment fails with exceptions
I'm trying to deploy Remote Desktop Services on a single server on Windows Server 2019 Standard. I've tried both Standard Deployment and Quick Start with a Session-based desktop development but I'm getting the following error during the installation: Unable to add server REMOTEAPP.AD.DOMAIN.COM to the list of servers on the RD Connection Broker server REMOTEAPP.AD.DOMAIN.COM..Exception of type 'System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException' was thrown. I searched for some hint about this problem but I had not find anything useful. I cannot even find any useful log into the events log, and I tried one more time after reinstalling the server from scratch. Could you help me please? Thank you very much!
Windows Server 2025 Terminal Servers - start menu pinned icons
I'm designing the config for some terminal servers running Server 2025. I want to pin specific icons to the start menu. In Server 2022 (or Windows 10), this was simply a process of setting up the reference machine how I wanted it, then Export-StartLayout -Path "C:\Export\MStartMenuLayout.xml" to generate the config file, whcih was then applied using the GPO Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Start Layout - this worked fine. On Server 2025 (and Windows 11), however, it appears that this doesn't work the same any more. Although the export command works, it generates a JSON file now rather than an XML. OK, so I saved the file with the JSON extension, and copied the old GPO, amending the name of the config file to point to the new one. However, it still doesn't work and this documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/start/layout?tabs=intune-10%2Cintune-11&pivots=windows-11 Would appear to indicate that it can only be done using Intune. If it was Windows 11 I could do that, but as this is Server 2025 it isn't an option - Intune cannot manage server OSs even if I wanted to do that. Can anyone suggest any alternative methods of doing this? All I want to do is configure a common set of pinned apps for all users - I'm not bothered about configuring any other aspects of the start menu as the defaults are OK. Thanks2012 R2 License Server issuing Built-in OverUsed CALs for 2008 R2 Session Host Servers
First published on TECHNET on May 07, 2015 Hello AskPerf! My name is Prachi Singh and today I will be talking about a behavior that can occur when users attempt to pull licenses from a 2012 R2 License server via a 2008 R2 Session Host.
