Remote Access via HTTPS RDP Web Client on Windows Server 2022 - Installation Issue Solved .
Step 1: Install Remote Desktop Services** * Install the **Remote Desktop Services** role using (note role and feature installation) * Choose **Quick Start** for the deployment type. * Select **RD Connection Broker** as the default server. * Choose **Session-based desktop deployment**. > *Note: If you need a virtual machine–based environment, ensure Hyper-V or another virtualization platform is installed on the server.* * The following roles will be installed automatically: * Remote Desktop Session Host * Remote Desktop Gateway * Remote Desktop Licensing * Remote Desktop Web Access --- Step 2: Configure Core RDS Components** Configure all the following roles on the **same server** (or on different servers if desired): * RD Connection Broker * RD Gateway * RD Licensing * RD Web Access Use a **domain user** account that has administrative privileges (Domain Administrator or Server Administrator group). --- Step 3: Configure Certificates** * Open **Server Manager** → **Remote Desktop Services** → **Deployment Overview**. * Click **Tasks** → **Edit Deployment Properties**. * Under **Certificates**, create a **self-signed certificate** and apply it to all roles: * RD Connection Broker * RD Gateway * RD Licensing * RD Web Access > Make sure all roles use the **same certificate**. --- Step 4: Configure RD Gateway Policies** * Go to **Tools** → **Remote Desktop Services** → **RD Gateway Manager**. * Create a policy for: * **User authentication** * **Network access** > Allow only ports **443** (HTTPS) and **3389** (RDP). --- Step 5: Configure Quick Session Collection** * If a collection is not created automatically, create one by: * Navigating to **Server Manager** → **Remote Desktop Services** → **Collections**. * Choose the same server and create a new **QuickSessionCollection**. * Under **RemoteApp Programs**, add and publish the desired programs. * Check accessibility by browsing to: `https://<your‑FQDN>/RDWeb/` --- Access via Web Only (Web Client Setup) -------------------------------------------------------------------- To access Remote Desktop only via the browser, install the **Web Client package**. --- **Step 1: Export the Self-Signed Certificate** * Open **Run** → type `certlm.msc` * Navigate to **Personal** → **Certificates** * Select the certificate created for the **RD Connection Broker** * Export the certificate (e.g., to `C:\temp\abcde.cer`) --- #### **Step 2: Install and Publish Web Client Package** Open **Windows PowerShell 5.1** and run: ```powershell Install-Module PowerShellGet -Force Install-Module RDWebClientManagement Import-Module RDWebClientManagement # Clean up any stale IIS locks Reset-IISServerManager -Confirm:$false Remove-Module IISAdministration -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Import-Module RDWebClientManagement # Install the Web Client Install-RDWebClientPackage # Import the exported certificate Import-RDWebClientBrokerCert "C:\temp\abcde.cer" # Publish the Web Client for production Publish-RDWebClientPackage -Type Production -Latest ``` --- #### **Step 3: Access the Web Client** Visit: `https://<your-serverFQDN>/RDWeb/webclient/index.html` If the page does not appear: * Restart the **Default Web Site** in **IIS Manager**. * Ensure the **webclient** folder is present under the IIS site directory. * Check if the correct certificate is applied under **Bindings** in IIS.
