Terminal Server Plug And Play Device Redirection Framework In Vista And Longhorn: Part 1

Thursday, 07 December 2006 by Michel Roth

This is a three part series by the Terminal Services Team on the new Plug and Play Device Redirection Framework introduced in Windows Vista and Windows Server codename �Longhorn�. In this first part we introduce the Framework and talk about the inbox supported Windows Portable Devices redirection. In the second and third parts we will be talking about Microsoft Point of Service for .NET devices redirection and how you can optimize your device drivers for use over the Framework.

Device redirection over Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) has been enhanced in Windows Vista and Windows Server codename �Longhorn� with the introduction of the new Plug and Play Device Redirection Framework. This new feature is aligned with Terminal Server vision of providing rich remote experiences and provides the ability to redirect certain types of PnP devices using Remote Desktop or Remote Programs. The goal is to let applications access Plug and Play devices seamlessly regardless of whether they run locally or remotely.

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