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Is Windows 10 Pro a Multi-User operating system?

John Nork 231 Reputation points
2022-07-13T15:53:03.54+00:00

We are considering moving a multi-user database application to a Windows 10 Pro workstation. Can Windows 10 Pro function as a multi-user, multiple file machine that can house the database and assoicated programs? I believe the Windows 10 Pro allows up to twenty concurrent user connections, but I'm not sure if that is enough, given the number of files that may be open and simultaneously worked on by other users.

The last thing we want is to experience unexpected problems/limitations by moving the line-of-business application from a server over to the Windows 10 Pro workstation. That option is much more cost effective (vs. having to purchase a second server, install the OS, etc.). This is for a small organization, so the price is a factor.

Thanks for any assistance you can offer with this question.

John

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  1. Wesley Li-MSFT 4,571 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2022-07-19T03:46:42.843+00:00

    Hi@John Nork

    Windows 10 pro is a multi-user operating system, but there are many limitations for remote desktop services：

    1.You can remotely connect via RDP only to higher Windows editions (Professional and Enterprise). In Windows Home and Single Language editions the incoming remote desktop connections are forbidden.

    2.Only one simultaneous RDP connection is supported. When you try to open a second RDP session, the user is prompted to close the active connection.

    3.If there is a user who works on the console of the computer (locally), then when you try to create a new remote RDP connection, the console session will be disconnected. A remote RDP session will be also forcibly disconnected if the user will try to log in locally.

    The number of simultaneous RDP connections on Windows is limited by the license.
    This restriction does not allow the creation of terminal RDP servers based on workstations that can be used by multiple users.
    If you need a terminal server – buy a Windows Server license, RDS CALs, install and configure the Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) role.

    Therefore, we do not recommend using workstations to replace server-related work.

    Best Regards,
    Wesley Li

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