This article provides further information on the implementation of Remote Desktop (Terminal) Services support in Sophos Central.

The following sections are covered:

• Supported platforms
• Supported features
  
• Known issues
• Related information
• Feedback and contact

Applies from the following Sophos product(s) and version(s)
Sophos Central Managed Server 1.5.6

Supported platforms

• Windows 2008 R2 and above
• Citrix XenApp 7.15 LTSR and 7.6 LTS
• Citrix XenApp 7.1x for non LTSR versions
  

Supported features

All Server Protection features are supported, they include:

• CryptoGuard
• WipeGuard Anti-Ransomware
• Deep Learning
• Exploit Protection
• Active Adversary Protection
• Root Cause Analysis
  
• MTD
• Anti-Virus
• Live Protection
• HIPS
• Website Protection
• Automatic Exclusions
• Peripheral Control
• Application Control
• Web Control
• Data Loss Prevention
• File Integrity Monitoring

Known issues

• Desktop Messages are not user specific. The messages will show for all users connected to the server. The use of Desktop Messaging can be disabled in policy except for the following:
  • Malicious downloads, CryptoGuard and Data Loss Prevention.
• The Server policies will be applied to all remote users connected to the Server; User based policies are not available.
• Sophos Server Lockdown and Update Cache were not tested; therefore, these features are not supported in Remote Desktop Services/XenApp environments.
  

Related information

• Sophos Central Windows Server Protection Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Licensing Guidelines

Feedback and contact

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