Many users might not be aware that a RemoteApp program is any different than a local program. Any popup windows are redirected to the local desktop, and local drives and printers can be redirected to appear within the RemoteApp programs. If the programs use notification area icons, the icons appear in the client computer’s notification area. Instead of being presented to the user in the desktop of the server, as with a traditional Remote Desktop Connection, the RemoteApp programs are integrated with the client computer’s desktop, running in their own resizable window, with their own entry in the taskbar.

RemoteApp programs are programs that are accessed remotely through a special type of Remote Desktop Connection, and appear as if they are running on the end user’s local computer. Specifically, WHS RemoteApp 2011 enables a straightforward publishing process that allows applications installed directly on a WHS server to be provided to its users, allows RemoteApp programs to run side-by-side with local programs, and offers integration with a custom “launcher” application to make it simple for users to find and launch RemoteApp programs. WHS RemoteApp 2011 makes it possible for administrators to deliver remote applications (referred to as “ RemoteApp programs” or simply “ RemoteApps“) to their Windows Home Server (WHS) users.

WHS RemoteApp 2011 is a Windows Server Solutions add-in for use with Windows Home Server 2011, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, or Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials.

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