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With the release of Windows Server 2008 R2, Terminal Services has been renamed Remote Desktop Services. If you have experience administering Terminal Server in previous operating systems, you should be aware of the new Windows Server 2008 R2 names of various Terminal Server technologies. Table 8.1 lists the old versus new name for common Remote Desktop Services and admin tools.
| Windows Server 2008 and Prior Name | Windows Server 2008 R2 Name |
|---|---|
| Terminal Services | Remote Desktop Services |
| Terminal Services Manager | Remote Desktop Services Manager |
| Terminal Server | Remote Desktop Session Host |
| Terminal Services Configuration | Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration |
| Terminal Services Licensing | Remote Desktop Licensing |
| Terminal Services Licensing Manager | Remote Desktop Licensing Manager |
| Terminal Services Gateway | Remote Desktop Gateway |
| Terminal Services Gateway Manager | Remote Desktop Gateway Manager |
| Terminal Services Session Broker | Remote Desktop Connection Broker |
| Terminal Services RemoteApp Manager | RemoteApp Manager |
| Terminal Services Web Access | Remote Desktop Web Access |