Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a secure network communication protocol developed by Microsoft that enables users to remotely access and control physical and virtual devices running on Windows. RDP allows users to execute remote operations on other computers, facilitating secure information exchange between remotely connected machines over an encrypted communication channel. Some of the uses of RDP include:
- Remote access to work computers: RDP can be used by employees working from home or traveling who need access to their work computers.
- Remote support: RDP is often used by support technicians who need to diagnose and repair a users system remotely and by admins providing system maintenance.
- Remote control of physical and virtual devices: RDP enables users to remotely access and control physical and virtual devices running on Windows.
RDP is a Windows-only protocol, and you can only establish remote connections using RDP with Windows PCs and Windows Server installations that support it. However, third-party RDP servers like xrdp do exist for platforms like Linux, but these are generally inferior to other remote connection tools like VNC.
