Windows 2000 Server - Remote Access

JamboUK · 21-09-2005, 15:51

Hi..

Anyone a wiz on Windows 2000 Server that can help me set up Remote Access? This is the basics of the setup....

Windows 2000 Server.... on a network (Workgroup NOT Domain). Connected to the internet via Netgear ADSL Router. Our connection to the internet has been assigned a static IP address by our ISP.

Home user running Windows XP Home (or Pro) wants to connect into the Windows 2000 Server via Remote Desktop (the home user is the admin) to access the machine as if sitting in front of it. (As per Remote Desktop XP to XP).

Eventually I want to sort out VPN but one step at a time (unless someone can sort this at the same time!!

) Can someone point me in the right direction?

Jon M · 21-09-2005, 15:58

It's not free, but it's better than the "VNC" varients floating around...

http://www.dameware.com/products/dmrc/

JamboUK · 21-09-2005, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Jon M

It's not free, but it's better than the "VNC" varients floating around...

http://www.dameware.com/products/dmrc/

Problem with using what is already in Windows 2000 Server and XP?

Jon M · 21-09-2005, 16:02

All you need to do is put in the IP address of the target machine and enter the relavent access details.. provided the account you use has local admin rights the software will be 'push' installed from his machine.

JamboUK · 21-09-2005, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Jon M

All you need to do is put in the IP address of the target machine and enter the relavent access details.. provided the account you use has local admin rights the software will be 'push' installed from his machine.

With the software you recommend?

Jon M · 21-09-2005, 16:09

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Originally Posted by JamboUK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon M

It's not free, but it's better than the "VNC" varients floating around...

http://www.dameware.com/products/dmrc/

Problem with using what is already in Windows 2000 Server and XP?

Because it would only work if the server/host was running XP or 2003 Server.
You can install the remote client software on virtually any version of windows, but the host has to be one of those two.
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Originally Posted by Jon M

All you need to do is put in the IP address of the target machine and enter the relavent access details.. provided the account you use has local admin rights the software will be 'push' installed from his machine.

With the software you recommend?

Yes

21-09-2005, 16:12

Will this help:

http://www.petri.co.il/download_free_reskit_tools.htm

JamboUK · 21-09-2005, 16:12

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Nice - thanks.

But surely I am able to do what I want to do with what I already have got in the meantime. Or like everything MS - is it just too damn fiddly?

J

Jon M · 21-09-2005, 16:20

Unfortunatly not.
Like I said in my previous post, Windows 2000 Server doesn't support Remote Desktop as a host.

Gareth · 21-09-2005, 16:22

You can use Microsoft's Terminal Services (or Remote Desktop or whatever it's called now) in 2000 Server - I use it at work. It's very easy to set up and use.

Here's the link you need... http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000...l/default.mspx

JamboUK · 21-09-2005, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Jon M

Unfortunatly not.
Like I said in my previous post, Windows 2000 Server doesn't support Remote Desktop as a host.

OK... I am confused... what are all the Remote Access / Desktop options then? Puzzled now... or am mixing the two up.

Jon M · 21-09-2005, 16:24

The only inbuilt service that will work is Remote Terminal Service, but I doubt your admin will get what he wants using that.

JamboUK · 21-09-2005, 16:27

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Originally Posted by JamboUK

OK... I am confused... what are all the Remote Access / Desktop options then? Puzzled now... or am mixing the two up.

OK OK.. just realised.... getting my Remote Access and Remote Desktops mixed up.... me bad!!

Remote Access... I am kind of into VPN territory here huh? Sorry for being duh!
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The only inbuilt service that will work is Remote Terminal Service, but I doubt your admin will get what he wants using that.

Thanks... I am the network Admin but totally newbie on Windows 2000 Server...

Can you tell?

Jon M · 21-09-2005, 16:37

Dameware is definately going to be the simplest option in that case

Remote Access Service, is for controlling dial-up and other WAN connections.

JamboUK · 21-09-2005, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Jon M

Dameware is definately going to be the simplest option in that case

Remote Access Service, is for controlling dial-up and other WAN connections.

Don't suppose you are a VPN expert?