Windows server 2012 sign out or disconnect?

Question

I am connected with RDP on a remote server.

I just want to leave and I have two options: 1) Sign out 2) Disconnect

What is the difference between these two?

Answer 1

1. Sign Out - interrupt sessions and all active programs started by you in session. Same as 'Log Off' or 'Log Out'.
2. Disconnect - all programs started by you in session remain active in background. You can reconnect, and continue using the same session.