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storm -> RE: Web Remote Access, Win2K Server! (5/1/2003 8:34:55)
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Ok, there are two ways you can go. I use both depending on the situation.
On the server you want to remote admin install terminal servcies in remote administration mode. After it is installed go to administrative tool and there will be an option to create a set of terminal services client discs. Create the discs and load the client on the host PC (this is the PC you' ll connect with)
After the client is loaded on your PC create a connection to the server/s you want to connect to. You would make one connection for each server.
Now, when you dial or VPN into your network open the client connect folder and double click the connection you made to the server. [Note]During the process of creating a new connection you' ll have the option to compress/cache bitmaps and enable data connection. Select these options, it will speed things up with dialin.
The other method is to install Terminal Services Advanced Client (TSAC) the most recent version, which you will want to use can be found on the MS site. You install and configure this on a W2k server running IIS 5. This allows you to connect to a remote server running terminal services through internet explorer. The good thing about this is you don' t have to have the client installed for it to work. The requiremnts are you need IE 5.0 or better and you cannot be blocking active X.
The client PCs should be running W2K or XP if you want to avoid licensing issues. If you use NT or Win9x you would have to stand up a licensing server. Reason, W2K and XP already have a built in TS cal.
So, sfter TSAC is installed and configured you would dial or VPN into your network, launch internet exploer and in the address bar type the NETBios name of the server. This will connect you to the TS Web Connect screen. In the server form field type in the name of the server you want to connect to and click connect.
The very first time you connect in this fassion give things a minute or two, the server you have TSAC loaded on scans your PC to see if you have the Active X control (.OCX) and if not you will be presented with a dialog box to install it. Say yes of course. This is a one time deal.
I would intall, configure, and test this inside your network first. When it' s running then try with dialin or VPN. I say this because I do not know your network infrastructure, firewalls config, Ip assignment policy, etc. If it works inside and not out then at least you know where to start looking and you know it' s not in the way TS is set up.
good luck......
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