Terminal Server Experts in Germany
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Klaus K.
Last position:
HCL Notes Banking Support, Domino Administration / Migration / Operations at Atruvia / HCL International
Description of duties “Atruvia / HCL International” Role: HCL Notes Banking Support, Domino Administration / Migration / Operations Operations, administration and technical support of the HCL Notes/Domino environment in the Atruvia banking environment on behalf of HCL. As part of an international support team, the focus was on second- and third-level support as well as the processing, management and monitoring of SLA tickets in categories 1, 2 and 3. Duties included the technical analysis and resolution of incidents in the Notes/Domino environment, system administration, and the development and modification of Lotus Notes /Domino applications and LotusScript agents when a programming solution was required. Another focus was ticket dispatching: analysing and assessing incoming tickets, assigning them to the responsible departments and specialist teams, and subsequently coordinating and tracking processing within the agreed SLA periods. There was also direct communication and coordination with subject-matter experts, departments and end customers of the connected banks. In particular, when language or technical communication problems arose within the international support team, German-language customer communication was handled and mediation between customers and technical specialists was provided. Objective Ensuring stable and reliable operation of the HCL Notes/Domino landscape in the Atruvia banking environment and the timely processing of business-critical support cases in line with the agreed Service Level Agreements. Incidents were to be analysed as early as possible and either resolved directly through administrative measures or suitable LotusScript/Notes solutions, or forwarded specifically to the responsible specialist teams. As of: 25.09.2026 (Version 2.10 LITE) including project times Page: 3 of 32 SPO-SOFT EDV Beratung, Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Kano, Tel.: +494532-2767682, Mail: [email], [link] At the same time, qualified preliminary analysis and targeted ticket dispatching were intended to ensure that every ticket reached the technically and professionally responsible department immediately and that unnecessary transfers, processing times and associated costs were reduced. Result Operational Notes/Domino support for the banks served was reliably ensured throughout the entire project period. SLA-relevant tickets were systematically analysed, prioritised, assigned to the responsible departments and tracked through to resolution. Some incidents were resolved directly through administration, technical error analysis and the development of suitable LotusScript agents and modifications to Notes/Domino applications. By directing tickets specifically to the relevant expert and specialist teams, incorrect assignments and unnecessary processing loops were reduced and compliance with the agreed SLA times was supported. Direct communication with the banks and mediation between German-speaking end customers and the international support team also contributed to efficient problem resolution and high customer satisfaction.
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Interim Management / Company Succession – Process Analysis & Stakeholder Management
As part of preparing and providing operational support for a company succession:
- Company analysis: Analysis of the overall economic, organizational and structural situation (current status, strengths/weaknesses, potential risks)
- Process analysis: Recording and documentation of all relevant business processes (BPMN, UML) in the areas of management, finance, purchasing, sales and operations
- Process optimization: Identification of weaknesses and inefficiencies, development and operational implementation of improvement measures
- Stakeholder management: Identification and analysis of all relevant internal and external stakeholders; structured communication and coordination with former and future owners, shareholders and employees
- Change management: Supporting employees and management throughout the handover process; building acceptance and trust among all parties involved
- Governance & documentation: Preparation and handover of structured operating manuals, process documentation and an organizational manual for the new business owner
- Risk & weakness analysis: Assessment of operational and strategic risks in the handover process and development of recommendations for action
- Operational support: Interim assumption of management responsibilities; ensuring business continuity during the transition phase
Robert K.
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Manager in the IT Operations & Digitalization division „Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Functional management and further development of a team of 28 IT employees (internal & external) in the areas of HelpDesk / HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basic operations
- Management of external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basic operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introduction and establishment of regular communication formats (regular meetings, team and cross-departmental meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows / Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Support for transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Building and introducing digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Development and management of the „IT Operations DOS" department based on the company strategy
- Preparation of management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in Rentenbank committees and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, DSGVO, BSI, MaRisk)
Asen K.
Last position:
External Product Owner / Project Manager at Publicplan GmbH
- Overall project planning for resources, budget, costs, license and service contracts, cost optimization and negotiations
- Leading and managing the project team and achieving project goals
- Leading digitalization projects and their phases, including concept development, planning, change and requirements management, configuration, implementation, testing, interfaces, communication and approval
- Holding planning meetings
- Organizing, designing and running team, client and requirements workshops with up to 50 participants at operational and management level
- Main point of contact for business and technical topics, as well as project coordination
- Creating and maintaining backlogs (user stories and EPICs) in Jira, translating requirements into user stories and prioritizing them
- Approving and publishing online services in the Wirtschafts-Service-Portal.NRW (WSP.NRW)
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation
- Planning and designing the nationwide rollout/reuse under the Einer-für-Alle principle via WSP/FIT-Connect
- Communication between stakeholders, clients, public authorities and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy (MWIKE)
- Working according to the SCRUM methodology
Vicenco K.
Last position:
ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)
Unified ITSM framework
- Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
- Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units
SLA and OLA management
- Building a standardized SLA framework
- Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
- Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
- Building meaningful SLA reporting
- Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units
Service portfolio management
- Definition of service descriptions
- If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing
Ticketing & processes
- Incident management
- Uniform ticket categories
- Standardized prioritization
- Escalation matrix
- Automations
- Self-service optimization
Request fulfillment
- Service catalog across all business units
- Approval workflows
Problem management
- Introduction of root cause analysis
- Known error database
- Problem review process
Complete asset management concept
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Software lifecycle management
- Leasing lifecycle
- Mobile device lifecycle
- Monitor lifecycle
- Phone lifecycle
Processes
- Procurement
- Goods receipt
- Inventory
- Assignment
- Return
- Disposal
- Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets
CMDB design
- Definition of all configuration items:
- Workplace
- Notebooks
- Monitors
- Mobile phones
- Printers
Infrastructure
- Servers
- Firewalls
- Switches
- WLAN
- Storage
- Backup systems
Cloud
- Azure resources
- Microsoft 365
- SaaS services
Relationships
- User ↔ Asset
- Asset ↔ Service
- Service ↔ Infrastructure
- Location ↔ Asset
- Goal: make all service dependencies visible
Software asset & license management
- License management concept
- License balancing
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft license management
- Adobe license management
- SaaS management
- Contract management
- Renewal management
Interfaces & automation Existing systems
- Workday
- Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver
TESMA
- Leasing data
- Contract data
Matrix42
- Asset synchronization
- User synchronization
Active Directory / Entra ID
- User management
Microsoft 365
- License assignment
- Group management
Dormakaba
Access processes
Lifecycle services
Monitoring platforms
- PRTG
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
Reporting & KPI framework
- Definition of a management dashboard
- KPIs
- Ticket volume
- SLA fulfillment
- MTTR
- First resolution rate
- Asset accuracy
- License compliance
- Change success rate
- Service availability
- Degree of automation
Network redesign support
- Governance
- Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
- Definition of affected services
- Change management structure
- Communication concept
CMDB integration
- Recording of all network components
- Service mapping
- Dependency analysis
Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles
- Network documentation
- Operations documentation
- Standard changes
Monitoring & event management
- Target picture
- Central monitoring concept
- Event management process
- Alerting strategy
- Escalation model
Systems
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Rubrik
Veeam
Matrix42
Azure
Microsoft 365 Automation
Ticket creation from monitoring
Escalations
Standard actions
Audit, compliance & information security
- ISO 27001 consulting
- TISAX consulting
- NIS2 preparation - consulting
- Audit-ready processes
- Documentation structure
- Evidence tracking in Matrix42
Roadmap
- 12-month roadmap
- Prioritization of all measures
- Quick wins
- Medium-term projects
- Long-term target picture
- Documentation
Kevin F.
Last position:
DevOps and Platform Engineer at DB Systel GmbH
- Error analysis and fixes including performance optimization of the in-house developed platform API
- Change and incident management in day-to-day operations
- Responsible for compliance with security and compliance requirements
- Vendor management for software development and maintenance
- Planning and execution of migration of legacy services to a cloud native platform
Role in the project: project staff, implementation team
Used skills: requirements analysis, IT service and application management, IT operations, error analysis and performance optimization, software maintenance and lifecycle management
Project environment: Cloud Native Platform (Kubernetes, Crossplane, AWS, ArgoCD, Grafana)
Stephan M.
Last position:
Product Owner at Self-employed
- Industry: Health Care/ IT
- Tools: Internet, telephone, email, Confluence, Azure DevOps, DISweb, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, FHIR
- Requirements engineering for implementing the e-prescription in an existing PVS and a web-based dialysis monitoring system
- Implementation of the archive and exchange interface of the KBV
- Creation and maintenance of user stories and backlog maintenance
- Stakeholder management and support for developers in implementing the user stories
- Reporting to management and conducting refinements
Ralf B.
Last position:
Test Manager and Subproject Manager at SvenMahn IT GmbH & Co. KG
- Managed the Test & Acceptance & Quality Assurance subproject
- Project/program management according to Prince2
- Created and updated the subproject plan
- Managed resources
- Created and carried out tests, created tests in Azure DevOps, MS Dynamics etc.
- Process modeling
- Documented project progress with PowerPoint and SÖREN (in-house development)
- Acceptance of the respective tests by the end customer
- Monitoring and reporting of the subproject
- Budget: N/A
- Team: 4 people
Mark S.
Last position:
Administration / Operations / Configuration / Control / Coordination at HZD
- Administration / configuration / operation / provision / troubleshooting of Windows Server systems (2012 - 2025) in a multi-domain infrastructure according to tiering level
- Operation of Windows systems (VMware, Hyper-V and physical)
- Automated installation and patch management via MECM / WSUS
- Creation of server hardening / operating system hardening according to BSI
- Administration / configuration / operation of Active Directory (AD)
- Administration / configuration / maintenance of GPOs / GPPs / DNS / DHCP
- Administration of cluster systems
- Support in the patch management process
- Support in the backup process
- Support with PKI deployment
- Granting, changing and revoking access permissions and access groups, control and documentation
- Control/coordination between business departments and different service providers
- Change management – review, evaluation and control of change requests
- Implementation of change requests
- Performance analysis to optimize operating systems
- Responsibility for resolving incidents and internal service requests
- Second- and third-level support
- Creation of documentation, operating manuals and presentations
- Working according to ITIL
Mustafa K.
Last position:
Senior Consultant SCCM, SCOM, SCSM, SCVMM / Software packaging at LfSt - Bavarian State Office for Taxes
- Further development of the existing SCCM 2509 implementation
- Schema extension, CAS extension
- Creating task sequences, in-place upgrade
- Patch management (WSUS)
- Security updates, feature updates
- Emergency fixes, application updates
- Incident, change, and problem management (3rd level)
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPMC
- Managing users, groups, OUs, computers
- Setting up GPOs
- Senior consultant for software packaging in an SCCM 2509 environment
- Project management ITIL standards
- Defect management
- SIT (Software Integration Test)
- SAT (Software Acceptance Test)
- UAT (User Acceptance Test)
- Adjusting Windows 11 25H2 client deployment
- Secunet SINA management systems administrator
- Secunet SINA Workstation 3.5.4
- Maintenance and configuration work in SINA management
- Importing and adjusting IPsec policies
- Retrieving and documenting status, firmware versions, and configurations of individual SINA devices
- Consulting and implementation in fault and incident management
- Implementation of documentation and rollout of new software versions
- Creating software packages based on PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit, Flexera AdminStudio for the W11 64-bit platform and Server 2025 / 2022
- Number of PC systems: approx. 1,850.
Label: PowerShell, VBS, Batch scripting
Label: SCCM 2503, Windows 11 64 Bit, Windows 2025 Server, Windows 2022 Server, Windows 2019 Server
Mustafa K.
Last position:
Senior Network Design and Engineer at Helaba
Designed and specified the technical network integration of a new business critical application system (MUREX) in the capital market area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.
Created component specifications, catalog of measures and implementation plan.
Ensured proper integration of developed results in accordance with the bank’s framework: IT compliance, IT security, change and release management.
Selected and integrated a new service provider for the bank; moved critical bank applications to the provider.
Designed, implemented and supported the new Cisco network and Fortinet security setup at the service provider data center.
Acted as technical interface between bank, service providers and consulting partners.
Supported and further developed the network and security infrastructure (clients, servers, networks); performed error analysis and implemented solutions within agreed service levels.
Analyzed and diagnosed all security and network failures, glitches and malfunctions.
Initiated continuous enhancements to guarantee efficient resource utilization and acceptable response times to users.
Provided network support in financial service organization and operational change preparation on production banking network infrastructure for both large and small projects within strict change management discipline.
Designed, defined, tested, governed and improved engineering standards.
Performed role of network architect for medium-large projects involving team resources.
Christian E.
Last position:
IT Consulting / IT Rebuild at IT Rebuild (PF)
- Analysis of requirements and the current situation
- Migration of an old domain structure and Tobit to Exchange 2019 with connection to MS365
- Review of implementation options and planning for the protection of sensitive data
- Planning with regard to BSI Grundschutz, BDSG, and DSGVO
- IT governance and IT security backtests
- Support with ERP setup and securing mail transfer
- Hyper-V 2016/2022, Microsoft Terminal Services Cluster, Microsoft Exchange 2019
- Office 365, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Teams, Salesforce
- Cisco, Zyxel, and HP switches, Sophos firewalls/UTMs, SecurePoint
- Microsoft IIS 2022, IPv4/IPv6, Veeam, Wortmann Online Backup, NextCloud
- Services: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, subnetting, firewalling, routing, VoIP, group policies (GPO), SIEM, remote work, home office, high availability, failover, VLAN, PRTG
Frank B.
Last position:
Consulting & Project Management at B-IT - Ihr IT-Kompetenz
- Planning the migration approach from the old to the new ZEWIS system
- Configuration of the modules (basic module, project recording, assembly billing, etc.)
- Setup of interfaces and data transfers
- Coordination of the rollout and alignment with specialist departments
- Supporting the team during go-live and troubleshooting
- Quality assurance and preparation for acceptance
- Documentation of all steps to ensure smooth operation
Alexandro L.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement
- Replacing an RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
- Ensuring that the individual solutions work together and are integrated into an overall solution to optimally support medical professionals in their daily work.
- Overall project management, including managing three service providers.
- Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting and artificial intelligence.
- Leading the RIS & PACS replacement at a hospital.
- Supporting the communications strategy.
- Coordinating external and internal resources.
- Stakeholder management.
- Managing steering committees.
Frank S.
Last position:
Software and Database Developer at Frigosped GmbH
- Migrating the existing Delphi 2010 version to Delphi 10.4.
- All software products must be made Terminal Server capable.
- Support and further development of the in-house forwarding software until it is replaced by a newly purchased version.
- Technologies: Delphi 2010, Delphi 10.4, Advantage Database, DevExpress, GIT, Devart, OOP.
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Statistics of experts using Terminal Server
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
45%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Terminal Server
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Terminal Server experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Banking and Finance (75%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Government and Administration (61%)
- Manufacturing (54%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Insurance (50%)
- Energy (39%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Centralized Application Delivery and Session Virtualization
Terminal Server, widely known as Remote Desktop Services or RDS in modern Windows Server environments, allows multiple users to access central desktops and applications concurrently. Organizations use this technology to standardize software deployments, control compute resources, and secure corporate data on central infrastructure instead of individual workstations.
Core Roles of Remote Desktop Services
- Hosting multi-user desktop sessions for distributed office workforces
- Publishing individual RemoteApp packages directly to remote endpoints
- Deploying centralized line-of-business applications with minimal local client overhead
- Managing RD Session Host farms behind dedicated Remote Desktop Connection Brokers
- Securing external entry points with Remote Desktop Gateway and SSL termination
Supporting Ecosystem and Enterprise Infrastructure
Deploying terminal server farms requires deep coordination with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and enterprise storage. Specialists integrate profile disk technologies such as FSLogix, configure high-availability RD Web Access, implement licensing servers, and coordinate network security via multi-factor authentication tools and enterprise firewalls.
When Organizations Hire External Session Host Specialists
Companies bring in independent professionals during major Windows Server rollouts, user profile corruption incidents, or application migration programs. External expertise is also sought when organizations modernize legacy terminal servers into hybrid cloud virtual desktops or when addressing poor logon speeds and printer driver stability.
Practical Implementation Across German Workplaces
In Germany, manufacturing firms, healthcare providers, and regional public sector organizations rely heavily on session host farms to connect branch locations. Engagements often demand compliance with strict workplace data guidelines, bilingual German and English documentation, and structured maintenance windows coordinated around local business shifts.
Hallmarks of Seasoned Session Virtualization Specialists
Accomplished professionals isolate bottlenecks across CPU, memory, and profile storage systems without disrupting running sessions. They enforce resilient GPO policies, manage complex driver deployment models, automate farm scaling via PowerShell, and design disaster recovery procedures that guarantee continuous workforce productivity.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Terminal Server, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
A modern Terminal Server, typically implemented as Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, provides centralized computing by hosting multiple user desktops on single server instances. This architecture streamlines software patching, secures proprietary data inside the corporate data center, and reduces hardware spending on client devices.
While Remote Desktop Services hosts multiple concurrent user sessions on a shared operating system instance, VDI provides each user with an isolated virtual machine. RDS session hosts require significantly fewer hardware resources per user, making them cost-effective for standardized operational workloads.
Specialists working with RDS farms frequently implement FSLogix for smooth profile management, Microsoft Active Directory for granular policy controls, and PowerShell for automated farm provisioning. They also configure dedicated load balancing appliances, Remote Desktop Licensing, and Remote Desktop Gateway servers.
Organizations hire independent professionals when experiencing slow user logon times, roaming profile locks, or unstable multi-user print spoolers. A veteran Terminal Server specialist can audit session broker setups, reconfigure network policies, and ensure reliable failover.
Yes, traditional Remote Desktop Services environments frequently integrate with cloud services through hybrid identity connections or serve as a stepping stone toward Azure Virtual Desktop. Specialists assist by modernizing legacy session hosts and balancing workloads across local data centers and cloud instances.
Most configuration tasks, profile optimization, and policy tuning for a Terminal Server can be executed entirely remotely. However, enterprises in Germany operating dedicated private data centers or regulated local branch offices may require occasional on-site support during final cutover phases.
While technical configuration across Windows Server platforms is performed in English, coordination with internal IT teams in Germany usually requires German language skills. Specialists who provide documentation and administrative handovers in German ensure seamless long-term maintenance.
Evaluate their experience in resolving multi-user application conflicts, configuring resilient Remote Desktop Services gateways, and tuning session capacity under peak concurrency. A capable specialist should readily explain strategies for handling user profile disks, licensing models, and network latency optimization.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Terminal Server in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 799 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Terminal Server in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 45% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Terminal Server in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Terminal Server in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Terminal Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (75%), and Professional Services (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Terminal Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (86%).
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