what is rdp

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a secure network communications protocol developed by Microsoft that enables network administrators to remotely diagnose problems. It creates secure connections between clients, servers, and virtual machines, and works across different Windows operating systems and devices. RDP provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection. It allows users to control their remote Windows machine as if they were working on it locally. RDP clients are available for most versions of Windows as well as for macOS, Linux, Unix, Google Android, and Apple iOS. RDP is an extension of the International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunication (ITU-T) T.128 application sharing protocol. Some noteworthy properties of RDP include smart card authentication, bandwidth reduction, the ability to use multiple displays, and the ability to disconnect.