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How do I increase the number of connections using terminal services in windows sbs 2003?
Hello,
I have a sbs2003 in a central office. In 4 other off site offices I have 4 windows XP Pro computers that connect to the server using the remote desktop connection . I can't have more than two of these computers logged onto the server at a time. Basically when more than 2 people try to connect, the third person gets the following error at the logon screen, "The terminal server has exceeded the maximum number of allowed connections".
What I need is the solution to be able to connect more than 2 XP Pro computers to the server using remote desktop connection. I have went into the Group Policy Object Editor and told the maximum number of connections to be unlimited, but this does not do anything. I have also activated the terminal server license server, with the same results.
I have tried using a vpn to the server but the program that I am running is too big, and takes along time to load files and databases, so this is not a viable solution.
This area seems to be a big mystery as I can't find a straight answer to the problem, so I am awarding 500 points for the solution
As always, thanks in advance the the knowledge,
Tom.
I have a sbs2003 in a central office. In 4 other off site offices I have 4 windows XP Pro computers that connect to the server using the remote desktop connection . I can't have more than two of these computers logged onto the server at a time. Basically when more than 2 people try to connect, the third person gets the following error at the logon screen, "The terminal server has exceeded the maximum number of allowed connections".
What I need is the solution to be able to connect more than 2 XP Pro computers to the server using remote desktop connection. I have went into the Group Policy Object Editor and told the maximum number of connections to be unlimited, but this does not do anything. I have also activated the terminal server license server, with the same results.
I have tried using a vpn to the server but the program that I am running is too big, and takes along time to load files and databases, so this is not a viable solution.
This area seems to be a big mystery as I can't find a straight answer to the problem, so I am awarding 500 points for the solution
As always, thanks in advance the the knowledge,
Tom.
Lee W, MVP
You have to configure the server to handle Terminal Services in Application Sharing Mode.
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leew is correct SBS 2003 does not have the option to run a application terminal server. Remote administration only. You can get it to have two users that aren't admins with a little tweaking on the settings though. But you'll still be stuck with the same two concurrent user limit.
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ouch, OK then, does anyone know of a program that will allow more connections? I am on a very tight budget and can't afford another server! Is there something out there that does the same thing as terminal server and remote desktop connection that I can install and have 4 concurrent connections?
Thanks again.
Tom
Thanks again.
Tom
because you are in a tight budget you can try the VNC server from http://www.realvnc.com/download.html
its for free and works quite well and you can have as much as u want connections.
its for free and works quite well and you can have as much as u want connections.
Unless I've missed it when setting VNC, VNC does not offer multiple desktop connections under Windows. If this were Linux, then you could have a large number of people using their own desktops, but windows does not support this. There is no free solution I am aware of that permits you to have multiple users connected to a Windows Machine.
If you setup a Linux machine and could use linux alternatives (in most cases), then you could do this.
If you setup a Linux machine and could use linux alternatives (in most cases), then you could do this.
If you have "unused" or infrequently used desktops running XP Pro, you could enable Remote Desktop on those - it will allow a SINGLE user to remotely connect.
well í think there is one more possibility which is the web remote connection.
you can have a look how to install it. im not sure how many people can access it remotely but i know that some friends in some company use it.
http://www.petri.co.il/install_remote_desktp_web_connection_on_windows_server_2003.htm
you can have a look how to install it. im not sure how many people can access it remotely but i know that some friends in some company use it.
http://www.petri.co.il/install_remote_desktp_web_connection_on_windows_server_2003.htm
The Remote Web Connection is merely a web-based client for connecting to the server that must be hosted on an IIS server. You will still be subject to the two user limit.
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HMMMM, seems like there has to be a way to get this going with more than 2 connections. I appreciate everyones input, but I don't understand why there is not an application server mode like in server 2000!!! Any more input would be greatly appreciated.
Because Microsoft wants more $$$. Small business server is meant for small businesses. Microsoft doesn't apparently believe this is a feature most small businesses deserve to have without paying extra.
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Is there anyway to change the port number for terminal server from 3389 on the server?
Thanks,
Tom
Thanks,
Tom
Yes, however, I have heard this has brought mixed results for some people (some successful, some not).
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=187623
(basically the same info, I Believe)
http://www.petri.co.il/change_terminal_server_listening_port.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=187623
(basically the same info, I Believe)
http://www.petri.co.il/change_terminal_server_listening_port.htm