How does a “virtual desktop” work?

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We have to use these virtual desktops at school to use certain programs and I do not understand how they work. Is there a secret computer stored somewhere deep in the depths of one of our school? How many people can access the virtual desktop at one time? I checked the IP of my computer vs the remote desktop and they’re different. Basically, this “computer-ception” is hurting my brain.

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There is a not-so-secret computer stored somewhere that may or may not be at your school. It’s called a server. A server is just a computer that primarily “serves” client computers. Client computers are the kind you’re familiar with. A virtual desktop is just a way of operating the server remotely using a desktop environment.

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