RDP

Remote Desktop Protocol is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft that allows users to remotely access and control a Windows system over a network connection. It operates in the Application layer on port 3389 and optionally on UDP port 3389 for better performance.

The key Features of RDP are:

  • Enables users to control a Windows machine from another device

  • Has GUI unlike SSH which is command-line-based

  • Allows users to copy/paste text, files, and folders between local and remote systems

  • Allows multiple concurrent users in Windows Server editions

  • Redirects printers, audio, and other peripherals from the client machine

  • Uses TLS encryption and Network Level Authentication (NLA) for security

The RDP protocol can be accessed from Linux using the xfreerdp tool, among others.

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