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Remote Desktop

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What is Remote Desktop?

Remote Desktop refers to technology that allows a user to connect to and control a computer from a remote location. It enables users to access files, applications, and resources on the remote computer as if they were physically present at that machine. Common use cases include accessing work computers from home, providing technical support remotely, and managing servers or virtual machines from a central location.

What other technologies are related to Remote Desktop?

Remote Desktop Competitor Technologies

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a remote access protocol and software, directly competing with Remote Desktop.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 17% (390) of relevant job posts
Apple Remote Desktop is a remote management tool for macOS, directly competing with other remote desktop solutions.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 33% (156) of relevant job posts
Citrix XenDesktop and XenServer provide virtualization and remote application/desktop delivery, acting as direct competitors.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 95% (54) of relevant job posts
Remote assistance is a feature or tool that provides remote support, offering similar capabilities to remote desktop solutions, and thus is a competitor.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 55% (90) of relevant job posts
TeamViewer is a remote access and support software, directly competing with Remote Desktop.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 5% (285) of relevant job posts
RemoteApp allows users to access applications that are running on a remote server. This is very similar to accessing a remote desktop, and competes with Remote Desktop.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 17% (55) of relevant job posts

Remote Desktop Complementary Technologies

The Windows operating system is often the client that connects to a remote desktop server, complementing the technology.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 32% (162) of relevant job posts
Windows 11 is an OS that often utilizes and supports remote desktop functionality, complementing the technology.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 15% (84) of relevant job posts
Active Directory is used for user authentication and authorization in many remote desktop environments, complementing the technology.
mentioned alongside Remote Desktop in 1% (2.2k) of relevant job posts

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