If you press Ctrl-Alt-Delete, you'll get the Windows Security dialog in the host machine–not on the remote machine. To bring up Task Manager in a remote session, just use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl-Shift-ESC.
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Desktop Analytics is a cloud-based service that integrates with Configuration Manager. The service provides insight and intelligence for you to make more informed decisions about the update readiness of your Windows clients. It combines data from your organization with data aggregated from millions of devices connected to Microsoft cloud services.
Use Desktop Analytics with Configuration Manager to:
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Create an inventory of apps running in your organization
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Assess app compatibility with the latest Windows 10 feature updates
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Identify compatibility issues, and receive mitigation suggestions based on cloud-enabled data insights
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Create pilot groups that represent the entire application and driver estate across a minimal set of devices
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Deploy Windows 10 to pilot and production-managed devices
The following video is a session from Ignite 2019, which includes more information on Desktop Analytics:
- In the Connection Center, right-click the remote desktop. Click Export. Browse to the location where you want to save the remote desktop.RDP file. Use the following steps to import a remote desktop.RDP file. In the menu bar, click File Import. Browse to the.RDP file. Add a remote resource.
- Jun 29, 2014 On my Surface RT when remoting into the same Win 8.1 Pro machine the display properties on the remote show 1366x768, naturally, adding a bit of mystery of why 1440x960 is too low of a resolution to use modern apps when connecting from Surface Pro 3 using Remote Desktop Connection Manager.
Skip to 10:00 for an in-depth demo.
Note
Desktop Analytics is a successor of Windows Analytics, which retired on January 31, 2020.
The capabilities of Windows Analytics are combined in the Desktop Analytics service. Desktop Analytics is also more tightly integrated with Configuration Manager. For more information, see the FAQ for Windows Analytics customers.
Benefits
Many customers have challenges with getting and staying current with Windows 10. The primary challenge is testing applications. This process is typically manual. It's time-consuming for IT administrators and application owners to continually analyze existing applications. Then remediate any issues that arise.
Desktop Analytics provides the following benefits:
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Device and software inventory: Inventory of key factors such as apps and versions of Windows.
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Pilot identification: Identification of the smallest set of devices that provide the widest coverage of factors. It focuses on the factors that are most important to a pilot of Windows upgrades and updates. Making sure the pilot is more successful allows you to proceed more quickly and confidently to broad deployments in production.
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Issue identification: Using aggregated market data along with data from your environment, the service predicts potential issues to getting and staying current with Windows. It then suggests potential mitigations.
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Configuration Manager integration: The service cloud-enables your existing on-premises infrastructure. Use this data and analysis to deploy and manage Windows on your devices.
Prerequisites
To use Desktop Analytics, make sure your environment meets the following prerequisites.
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An active global Azure subscription, with Global Admin permissions. Microsoft Accounts aren't supported.ImportantDesktop Analytics currently requires that you deploy an Office 365 service in your Azure AD tenant. This won't be a requirement in the future.
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Workspace owner permissions to Set up your workspace, and the following roles:
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Desktop Analytics Administrator role.
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Log Analytics Contributor and User Access Administrator on the resource group to use an existing workspace or create a new workspace in an existing resource group.
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Owner, or Contributor and User Access Administrator permissions on the subscription to create a workspace in a new resource group.
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To access the portal after onboarding, you need:
- Desktop Analytics Administrator role and Owner, or Contributor permissions on the resource group where the workspace was created.
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Configuration Manager, version 1902 with update rollup (4500571) or later. For more information, see Update Configuration Manager.
- Full Administrator role in Configuration Manager
NoteDesktop Analytics supports multiple Configuration Manager hierarchies reporting to a single Azure AD tenant. If you have multiple hierarchies in your environment, you have the following options:- Use different Commercial IDs and Azure AD tenants.
- Configure both hierarchies to use the same Commercial ID to share the Azure AD tenant and Desktop Analytics instance.
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Devices running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
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Install the latest updates. For more information, see Update devices.
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Devices also need to have the Configuration Manager client, version 1902 with update rollup (4500571) or later. For more information, see Update Configuration Manager.
NoteDesktop Analytics doesn't support upgrades to Windows 10 long-term servicing channel (LTSC). For more information, see Windows as a service overview.Desktop Analytics is designed to best support the in-place upgrade scenario. If you need to make major changes, such as from 32-bit to 64-bit architecture, use an imaging scenario. Desktop Analytics insights are still valuable in these classic OS deployment scenarios, but you can ignore the in-place upgrade specific guidance. For more information, see Scenarios to deploy enterprise operating systems with Configuration Manager. -
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Windows diagnostics data. For more information, see the following articles:
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Network connectivity from devices to the Microsoft public cloud. For more information, see How to enable data sharing
Important
Microsoft has a strong commitment to providing the tools and resources that put you in control of your privacy. As a result, Microsoft doesn't collect the following data from devices located in European countries (EEA and Switzerland):
- Windows diagnostic data from Windows 8.1 devices
- App usage data for Windows 7
Licensing and costs
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An active global Azure subscription.NoteMost of the equivalent subscriptions for Configuration Manager also include Azure AD. For example, see Microsoft 365 plans and Enterprise Mobility + Security licensing.
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Devices enrolled in Desktop Analytics need a valid Configuration Manager license. For more information, see Configuration Manager licensing.
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Users of the device need one of the following licenses:
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Windows 10 Enterprise E3 or E5 (included in Microsoft 365 F1, E3, or E5)
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Windows 10 Education A3 or A5 (included in Microsoft 365 A3 or A5)
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Windows Virtual Desktop Access E3 or E5
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Note
Beyond the cost of these license subscriptions, there's no additional cost for using Desktop Analytics within Azure Log Analytics. The data types ingested by Desktop Analytics are free from any Log Analytics data ingestion and retention charges. As non-billable data types, this data is also not subject to any Log Analytics daily data ingestion cap. For more information, see Log Analytics usage and costs.
Next steps
The following tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to getting started with Desktop Analytics and Configuration Manager:
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You can use the Remote Desktop client for Mac to work with Windows apps, resources, and desktops from your Mac computer. Use the following information to get started - and check out the FAQ if you have questions.
Note
- Curious about the new releases for the macOS client? Check out What's new for Remote Desktop on Mac?
- The Mac client runs on computers running macOS 10.10 and newer.
- The information in this article applies primarily to the full version of the Mac client - the version available in the Mac AppStore. Test-drive new features by downloading our preview app here: beta client release notes.
Get the Remote Desktop client
Follow these steps to get started with Remote Desktop on your Mac:
- Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store.
- Set up your PC to accept remote connections. (If you skip this step, you can't connect to your PC.)
- Add a Remote Desktop connection or a remote resource. You use a connection to connect directly to a Windows PC and a remote resource to use a RemoteApp program, session-based desktop, or a virtual desktop published on-premises using RemoteApp and Desktop Connections. This feature is typically available in corporate environments.
What about the Mac beta client?
We're testing new features on our preview channel on AppCenter. Want to check it out? Go to Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac and click Download. You don't need to create an account or sign into AppCenter to download the beta client.
If you already have the client, you can check for updates to ensure you have the latest version. In the beta client, click Microsoft Remote Desktop Beta at the top, and then click Check for updates.
Add a Remote Desktop connection
To create a remote desktop connection:
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In the Connection Center, click +, and then click Desktop.
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Enter the following information:
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PC name - the name of the computer.
- This can be a Windows computer name (found in the System settings), a domain name, or an IP address.
- You can also add port information to the end of this name, like MyDesktop:3389.
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User Account - Add the user account you use to access the remote PC.
- For Active Directory (AD) joined computers or local accounts, use one of these formats: user_name, domainuser_name, or [email protected].
- For Azure Active Directory (AAD) joined computers, use one of these formats: AzureADuser_name or [email protected].
- You can also choose whether to require a password.
- When managing multiple user accounts with the same user name, set a friendly name to differentiate the accounts.
- Manage your saved user accounts in the preferences of the app.
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PC name - the name of the computer.
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You can also set these optional settings for the connection:
- Set a friendly name
- Add a Gateway
- Set the sound output
- Swap mouse buttons
- Enable Admin Mode
- Redirect local folders into a remote session
- Forward local printers
- Forward Smart Cards
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Click Save.
To start the connection, just double-click it. The same is true for remote resources.
Export and import connections
You can export a remote desktop connection definition and use it on a different device. Remote desktops are saved in separate .RDP files.
- In the Connection Center, right-click the remote desktop.
- Click Export.
- Browse to the location where you want to save the remote desktop .RDP file.
- Click OK.
Use the following steps to import a remote desktop .RDP file.
- In the menu bar, click File > Import.
- Browse to the .RDP file.
- Click Open.
Add a remote resource
Remote resources are RemoteApp programs, session-based desktops, and virtual desktops published using RemoteApp and Desktop Connections.
- The URL displays the link to the RD Web Access server that gives you access to RemoteApp and Desktop Connections.
- The configured RemoteApp and Desktop Connections are listed.
To add a remote resource:
- In the Connection Center click +, and then click Add Remote Resources.
- Enter information for the remote resource:
- Feed URL - The URL of the RD Web Access server. You can also enter your corporate email account in this field – this tells the client to search for the RD Web Access Server associated with your email address.
- User name - The user name to use for the RD Web Access server you are connecting to.
- Password - The password to use for the RD Web Access server you are connecting to.
- Click Save.
The remote resources will be displayed in the Connection Center.
Connect to an RD Gateway to access internal assets
A Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) lets you connect to a remote computer on a corporate network from anywhere on the Internet. You can create and manage your gateways in the preferences of the app or while setting up a new desktop connection.
To set up a new gateway in preferences:
- In the Connection Center, click Preferences > Gateways.
- Click the + button at the bottom of the table Enter the following information:
- Server name – The name of the computer you want to use as a gateway. This can be a Windows computer name, an Internet domain name, or an IP address. You can also add port information to the server name (for example: RDGateway:443 or 10.0.0.1:443).
- User name - The user name and password to be used for the Remote Desktop gateway you are connecting to. You can also select Use connection credentials to use the same user name and password as those used for the remote desktop connection.
Manage your user accounts
When you connect to a desktop or remote resources, you can save the user accounts to select from again. You can manage your user accounts by using the Remote Desktop client.
To create a new user account:
- In the Connection Center, click Settings > Accounts.
- Click Add User Account.
- Enter the following information:
- User Name - The name of the user to save for use with a remote connection. You can enter the user name in any of the following formats: user_name, domainuser_name, or [email protected].
- Password - The password for the user you specified. Every user account that you want to save to use for remote connections needs to have a password associated with it.
- Friendly Name - If you are using the same user account with different passwords, set a friendly name to distinguish those user accounts.
- Tap Save, and then tap Settings.
Customize your display resolution
You can specify the display resolution for the remote desktop session.
- In the Connection Center, click Preferences.
- Click Resolution.
- Click +.
- Enter a resolution height and width, and then click OK.
To delete the resolution, select it, and then click -.
Displays have separate spacesIf you are running Mac OS X 10.9 and disabled Displays have separate spaces in Mavericks (System Preferences > Mission Control), you need to configure this setting in the remote desktop client using the same option.
Drive redirection for remote resources
Drive redirection is supported for remote resources, so that you can save files created with a remote application locally to your Mac. The redirected folder is always your home directory displayed as a network drive in the remote session.
Note
In order to use this feature, the administrator needs to set the appropriate settings on the server.
Use a keyboard in a remote session
Mac keyboard layouts differ from the Windows keyboard layouts.
- The Command key on the Mac keyboard equals the Windows key.
- To perform actions that use the Command button on the Mac, you will need to use the control button in Windows (e.g.: Copy = Ctrl + C).
- The function keys can be activated in the session by pressing additionally the FN key (e.g.: FN + F1).
- The Alt key to the right of the space bar on the Mac keyboard equals the Alt Gr/right Alt key in Windows.
By default, the remote session will use the same keyboard locale as the OS you're running the client on. (If your Mac is running an en-us OS, that will be used for the remote sessions as well.) If the OS keyboard locale is not used, check the keyboard setting on the remote PC and change it manually. See the Remote Desktop Client FAQ for more information about keyboards and locales.
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Support for Remote Desktop gateway pluggable authentication and authorization
Windows Server 2012 R2 introduced support for a new authentication method, Remote Desktop Gateway pluggable authentication and authorization, which provides more flexibility for custom authentication routines. You can now try this authentication model with the Mac client.
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Important
Custom authentication and authorization models before Windows 8.1 are not supported, although the article above discusses them.
To learn more about this feature, check out https://aka.ms/paa-sample.
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Questions and comments are always welcome. However, please do NOT post a request for troubleshooting help by using the comment feature at the end of this article. Instead, go to the Remote Desktop client forum and start a new thread. Have a feature suggestion? Tell us in the client user voice forum.