Windows MultiPoint Server is an operating system based on MicrosoftWindows Server using Remote Desktop Services technology to host multiple simultaneous independent computing stations or terminals connected to a single computer (multiseat computing). Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 was the final release as an independent SKU and has been superseded by the MultiPoint Services role in Windows Server 2016.
Windows MultiPoint Server
MultiPoint Server 2012 displaying two concurrent desktop sessions in "split station" mode.
This version was planned in January 2010 but was released in February 2010 and is based on Windows Server 2008 R2.[1] Multiple stations can be added to a WMS 2010 host computer by connecting a single monitor, USB 2.0 hub, keyboard and mouse for each station. Hardware requirements for MultiPoint stations are non-proprietary, and virtually any multi-monitor video card, mouse, keyboard and monitor that is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 can be used to build a station.[2]
Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 is available for purchase via either OEMs or Academic Volume Licensing. The Academic version, acquired via Academic Volume Licensing, supports domain join and no licensing restrictions on station count (however, hardware limits still apply), but requires a Windows Server 2008 R2 CALand a Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 CAL per station, while the non-Academic version that is acquired via OEMs is limited to 10 stations maximum and does not support domain join, but only requires a Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 CAL per station and no Windows Server 2008 R2 CALs.[3]
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011, based on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, was released to manufacturing on 10 March 2011.[4] New features in Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 include:
The ability to add connect stations and thin clients over the LAN via traditional RDP clients
The ability to be backed up by Windows Small Business Server Essentials 2011 (the only server SKU that allows and supports this)[5]
Features that allow administrators to view and interact with thumbnails of station desktops, including
Projecting a single station's desktop to one or all stations[6]
Locking the keyboard and mouse of station and displaying a message
Remotely opening and/or closing applications
Restricting internet browsing to a specific list of sites or blocking browsing to a specific list of sites
Management of multiple WMS servers and stations from within a single administration console
Support for running within a virtual machine
Distribution through a wider variety of distribution channels for both editions
In addition, unlike Windows MultiPoint Server 2010, Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 has Standard and Premium editions. The following table compares the two editions' differences; they share all other features equally.[3][7][8]
Standard
Premium
Notes
Maximum simultaneous stations (licensing limit)
10
20
Hardware limits still apply and Client Access Licenses are required (see below)
1 OS license per WMS instance, 1 WMS 2011 CAL per station, and for copies purchased through Volume Licensing, 1 Windows Server 2008 CAL per station as well.
All licenses are sold either via OEMs or Volume Licensing.
Windows MultiPoint Server 2012
On 27 November 2012, Microsoft released Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 to manufacturing.[9] This is the first version of MultiPoint to be based on Windows Server 2012, and contains several new features and upgrades from previous versions:
The addition of the MultiPoint Dashboard, an application that allows specific non-administrator users to monitor and interact with user desktops
The ability to create stations from virtual machines running on the WMS server Premium - Not available on the Standard version.
Disk protection, a server feature that discards changes made to the server during user sessions similar to Windows SteadyState
Windows 8 desktop experience for users, including access to the Windows Store
Monitoring client computers running Windows 7 or 8 with the MultiPoint Server Connector
Windows Server 2016
This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (January 2017)
Windows Server 2016 now includes MultiPoint Services as a role. This includes the ability to deploy a server in a multipoint role. This version was released on 26 September 2016.
Windows Server, version 1803
In Windows Server, version 1803, Microsoft is no longer developing the MultiPoint Services role as part of Windows Server. Only the MultiPoint Connector services are available through Feature on Demand for both Windows Server and Windows 10.[10]
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External links
Official website
January 03, 2023
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Windows MultiPoint Server is an operating system based on Microsoft Windows Server using Remote Desktop Services technology to host multiple simultaneous independent computing stations or terminals connected to a single computer multiseat computing Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 was the final release as an independent SKU and has been superseded by the MultiPoint Services role in Windows Server 2016 Windows MultiPoint ServerMultiPoint Server 2012 displaying two concurrent desktop sessions in split station mode Developer s MicrosoftStable release2012 15 November 2012 10 years ago 2012 11 15 TypeOperating systemLicenseProprietary commercial softwareWebsitewww wbr microsoft wbr com wbr windows wbr multipoint Contents 1 Versions 1 1 Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 1 2 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 1 3 Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 1 4 Windows Server 2016 1 5 Windows Server version 1803 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksVersions EditWindows MultiPoint Server 2010 Edit This version was planned in January 2010 but was released in February 2010 and is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 1 Multiple stations can be added to a WMS 2010 host computer by connecting a single monitor USB 2 0 hub keyboard and mouse for each station Hardware requirements for MultiPoint stations are non proprietary and virtually any multi monitor video card mouse keyboard and monitor that is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 can be used to build a station 2 Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 is available for purchase via either OEMs or Academic Volume Licensing The Academic version acquired via Academic Volume Licensing supports domain join and no licensing restrictions on station count however hardware limits still apply but requires a Windows Server 2008 R2 CAL and a Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 CAL per station while the non Academic version that is acquired via OEMs is limited to 10 stations maximum and does not support domain join but only requires a Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 CAL per station and no Windows Server 2008 R2 CALs 3 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Edit Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 based on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 was released to manufacturing on 10 March 2011 4 New features in Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 include The ability to add connect stations and thin clients over the LAN via traditional RDP clients Support for RemoteFX capable thin clients A shared management console extensibility with Windows Small Business Server 2011 and Windows Home Server 2011 The ability to be backed up by Windows Small Business Server Essentials 2011 the only server SKU that allows and supports this 5 Features that allow administrators to view and interact with thumbnails of station desktops including Projecting a single station s desktop to one or all stations 6 Locking the keyboard and mouse of station and displaying a message Remotely opening and or closing applications Restricting internet browsing to a specific list of sites or blocking browsing to a specific list of sites Management of multiple WMS servers and stations from within a single administration console Support for running within a virtual machine Distribution through a wider variety of distribution channels for both editionsIn addition unlike Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 has Standard and Premium editions The following table compares the two editions differences they share all other features equally 3 7 8 Standard Premium NotesMaximum simultaneous stations licensing limit 10 20 Hardware limits still apply and Client Access Licenses are required see below Maximum random access memory RAM 8 GB 32 GB Motherboard limitations still applySupported processor sockets 1 2 Only x86 64 sockets are supported Domain join No Yes See also Active DirectoryHyper V support No Yes 1 on 1 licensing model for the Premium edition Licensing 1 OS license per WMS instance 1 WMS 2011 CAL per station and for copies purchased through Volume Licensing 1 Windows Server 2008 CAL per station as well All licenses are sold either via OEMs or Volume Licensing Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Edit On 27 November 2012 Microsoft released Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 to manufacturing 9 This is the first version of MultiPoint to be based on Windows Server 2012 and contains several new features and upgrades from previous versions The addition of the MultiPoint Dashboard an application that allows specific non administrator users to monitor and interact with user desktops The ability to create stations from virtual machines running on the WMS server Premium Not available on the Standard version Disk protection a server feature that discards changes made to the server during user sessions similar to Windows SteadyState Windows 8 desktop experience for users including access to the Windows Store Monitoring client computers running Windows 7 or 8 with the MultiPoint Server ConnectorWindows Server 2016 Edit This section needs expansion You can help by adding to it January 2017 Windows Server 2016 now includes MultiPoint Services as a role This includes the ability to deploy a server in a multipoint role This version was released on 26 September 2016 Windows Server version 1803 Edit In Windows Server version 1803 Microsoft is no longer developing the MultiPoint Services role as part of Windows Server Only the MultiPoint Connector services are available through Feature on Demand for both Windows Server and Windows 10 10 See also EditMultiseat configuration Microsoft Servers Windows Multipoint Mouse Windows ServerReferences Edit Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 Brings More Affordable Computing for Education Windowsteamblog com 24 February 2010 Archived from the original on 21 September 2010 Retrieved 10 March 2011 Windows MultiPoint Learn More Microsoft Retrieved 10 March 2011 a b How to Buy Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Microsoft 1 February 2008 Retrieved 10 March 2011 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 has RTM d Windows Multipoint Server Team Blog Retrieved 10 March 2011 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 and Interaction with Small Business Server 2011 Essentials The Official SBS Blog 23 February 2011 Retrieved 10 March 2011 2011 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Microsoft Retrieved 10 March 2011 Windows Multi Point 2011 and How it Fits into Your Small Business SeanDaniel 6 January 2011 Retrieved 10 March 2011 Did you know this about multipoint server Msmvps com 6 March 2011 Retrieved 10 March 2011 Goddard Steven 27 November 2012 Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 released to manufacturing available for evaluation today Technet Retrieved 20 January 2013 Features removed or planned for replacement starting with Windows Server version 1803 microsoft com 10 May 2018 Retrieved 27 December 2018 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Windows MultiPoint Server amp oldid 1130402248, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
