Accessing Remote Desktop

After configuring the server to enable remote desktop for administration, you can now access the desktop of the remote computer to perform the required task on the remote machine. Accessing the remote desktop enables troubleshooting, managing, and monitoring the remote computers.
To access the remote desktop:

1. Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection. The Remote Desktop Connection window appears.

2. Click Options. The General tab appears.

The General tab enables to connect to the desktop of the remote computer by entering appropriate computer name. The window also enables to modify the size of the remote desktop, select the local resources that you want to access when you connect to the remote desktop. It also allows you to select the program that you want to start on connecting the remote desktop. You can also select the option to reconnect in case of disconnection. The different options available in the General tab are:
> Save As - Enables to save the current settings to access the remote desktop.

> Open - Enables to open the saved settings in order to access the remote desktop

3. Select the computer name from the Computer drop-down list box.

4. Enter the appropriate information.

5. Click Connect. The desktop of the remote computer appears.