I'm experimenting with the remote desktop services role (terminal server) on server 2008 and I'm not entirely sure if the installation of a language pack should be done in "install mode".
Is it a "best practice" to use "install mode" for ALL installations once the RDS role is active or should I be selective depending on what is installed, e.g. language pack?
Best Answer
Anything that installs that makes changes to the HKCU registry hive on a TS/RDS server also gets written to what is called a shadow key, but only when the server is in install mode. Those settings/keys are then applied to all users that log on to the TS/RDS server.
It's best practice to install ALL software in install mode.
Have a read here:
http://www.brianmadden.com/blogs/brianmadden/archive/2004/07/29/the-windows-registry-in-terminal-server-environments-part-1-of-3.aspx