The Server 2008 R2 remote desktop logon process (BETA)

The API function for loading user profiles is called "LoadUserProfile" (not LoadProfile). It requires, among others, the path to the profile directories as parameters, not NTUSER.DAT. LoadUserProfile returns a handle to HKCU after NTUSER.DAT has been loaded into the registry.

The function is documented here:

msdn.microsoft.com/.../bb762281%28VS.85%29.aspx

After seeing the chart, and your explination @ BriForum, (and let's not forget Kevin) i've had some thoughts about the layout.

Pros:

It's absolutely easier to read than the previous version, just read top-down and your their. Brilliant.

Cons:

There are some side-effects with the new layout:

- It won't fit on my wall anymore;

- There is no seperation for the different stages (with the different colors);

- Less detail (?).

So here are my thoughts about how the chart can be evolved:

- Add the color scheme for the different stages;

- Add a collapse / expand feature for more or less detail (in the online version);

- Show the communication between client and server(s) with arrows. Include the ports beeing used and the data transmitted (like you see it in the datacomm books);

- Link the different process to Wiki pages (not my idea, heard it after the session);

- Add details about troubleshooting (where to look, what does it do, examples, etc.);

- Create optional values like : Do you run Citrix? Do you use a CAG? 2003 or 2008?

Of course not ALL can be implemented (unless someone has a LOT of spare time), but wouldn't that be awesome?

A couple of thoughts:

We are working on a way to "rotate" the chart so you can print it sideways -- it may go all the way around the cube, but you will be able to have a printout.

This chart format allows us to expand the chart greatly. The other chart got too busy. We will add the debug stuff on the next version of this chart.

Also, you may have noticed that there is on printing on this chart. Our idea is to see if everyone likes this format if so Brian and I am able to go to town on it. I know I have always wanted to add GPO loading but in the previous chart it would have been impossible.

Anyway, always open for suggestions and corrections (Thanks, Helge -- not sure why I spaced on LoadUserProfile)

Kevin