gianitoo
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enable terminal server
how can i enable in my server terminal server so i can connect renmotely from it?
Lee W, MVP
For administrative or Application mode? In either case, you need to install the services - go to the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel, then click on the Windows Components section. Look through there and make sure Terminal Services (not Terminal Services Licensing) is checked. If not, check it. Then continue. That should install Terminal Services for you and prompt you for what mode to run them in.
ASKER
they were both checked
Ok. So what's the problem? Are you not able to connect? How 'bout some more specifics?
ASKER
when i go to remote connection and type the ip address of my server it does not allow me to connect so that tells me that it is not enabled
Or maybe there's a firewall?
Check the services - is it running?
Check the services - is it running?
ASKER
what is the port number?
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ASKER
it was not ...u were right on the money
ASKER
i get an error that local policy does not allow user to logon interactively
Is this a domain controller? Does the account you are using have Domain Admin rights?
ASKER
no it is a simple user...
No what? No it's not a domain controller?
Did you setup the server as Administrative mode or application mode?
Did you setup the server as Administrative mode or application mode?
ASKER
server i think...the first option
It would really, REALLY help if you could fully answer my questions so I don't have to spend 20 minutes deciphering what you may or may not mean.
server what? A domain controller is a server. A server that's not a domain controller is a server... so which is it (full sentences please).
The first option... so you mean "Administrative mode" If so, normal users cannot log in to administrative mode. It's called administrative mode because you're supposed to administer the server - normal users should not be administering a server.
server what? A domain controller is a server. A server that's not a domain controller is a server... so which is it (full sentences please).
The first option... so you mean "Administrative mode" If so, normal users cannot log in to administrative mode. It's called administrative mode because you're supposed to administer the server - normal users should not be administering a server.
ASKER
sorry long day..
they were 2 options i selected the first option which said was the recommended option. so if that is the case, do i have to make this user and aministrator? is there any other group that will allow him to access terminal server?
they were 2 options i selected the first option which said was the recommended option. so if that is the case, do i have to make this user and aministrator? is there any other group that will allow him to access terminal server?
For administrative purposes, only Administrators (domain admins or local admins) can access the server.
If you go back to the control panel and remove and replace ANY component, the wizard should run again and you'll be given the option to change the mode to Application mode. You'll need client licenses for each system accessing the server, but all Windows 2000 clients include licenses, so they can connect without issue. Terminal Services Licensing is a massively annoying procedure and I've not done it in 2+ years (thank god).
If you go back to the control panel and remove and replace ANY component, the wizard should run again and you'll be given the option to change the mode to Application mode. You'll need client licenses for each system accessing the server, but all Windows 2000 clients include licenses, so they can connect without issue. Terminal Services Licensing is a massively annoying procedure and I've not done it in 2+ years (thank god).
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thanks man