Configure Windows Server 2008 R2 servers for remote administration Servers must be configured to allow remote administration before administrators can connect remotely.Gone are the days when IT department technicians needed to visit each desktop computer in order to set it up, install new software, or fix a problem. RSAT is not with Administration Tools Pack used to remotely administer Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003 server. it allows the administrator to execute any command-line commands against the remote server. WinRS executed from the command line on a desktop or other server accessed by an administrator. WinRM tool is executed on the remote server and enables the server to listen and respond to WinRS requests. Windows Remote Management Service (WinRM) will allow you issure any command-line command from one computer against a remote computer. Connection Limitations Only two connections are allowed to the server when it is used for normal administrative connections. RDC Advanced Tab Server AuthenticationĬonnect from anywhere Microsoft Terminal Services Connection mstsc.exe mstsc /span Use multiple monitors your local system use the /span switch Connect for administrative purposes (mstsc /admin) The /admin switch is used to connect to a Windows server 2008 server for administrative purposes.

It would be used in mixed environment of Windows Server 2008 servers and Windows 2003 (or older) servers Do not connect (RDC Advanced Tab) If your environment all Windows Server 2008 servers or newer, this setting will ensure that connections aren't created if the server can't authenticate. Warn me (RDC Advanced Tab) This is the default. Connect and don't warn me (RDC Advanced Tab) You can use this if you are consistently connection to pre-Windows Server 2008 servers that don't support server authentication. If you see a decrease in performance, you can deselect some of the features.

Difference features such as the desktop background, menu and window animations, and visual styles are available to enhance the remote connection's display or experience. RDC Experience Tab You can add or remove different features. RDC Programs Tab allows you to identify a program that will start the remote connection is established. RDC Display Tab allows you to configure the display for the remote desktop.

Remote desktop administration tools