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Hi, a domain controller was not needed for TS 2003, but im afraid i dont know about 2008.<br />
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If it required a DC microsoft proberbly would have stopped the installation when it does the prechecks. I can't find any references that says that a Domain is required.
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Hi, a domain controller was not needed for TS 2003, but im afraid i dont know about 2008.

If it required a DC microsoft proberbly would have stopped the installation when it does the prechecks. I can't find any references that says that a Domain is required.

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So yes you can HAVE IT WITHOUT AD I MEAN :D
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So yes you can HAVE IT WITHOUT AD I MEAN :D

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Thanks Guys, does the remote desktop users group actually exist without AD?
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Thanks Guys, does the remote desktop users group actually exist without AD?

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Hi Guys<br />
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Do I have to have the server as a domain controller or can I get away with a workgroup setup and still have terminal services / remote desktop services.<br />
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Reason for concern is I tried with server 2008 standard and I could not get it working, I think it required membership of some AD groups for it to work.<br />
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Thanks
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Hi Guys

Do I have to have the server as a domain controller or can I get away with a workgroup setup and still have terminal services / remote desktop services.

Reason for concern is I tried with server 2008 standard and I could not get it working, I think it required membership of some AD groups for it to work.

Thanks

Windows Server 2008 Foundation - TS or remote desktop services, do you need AD?

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