configuring server to enable Remote Desktop for administration

In large networks where servers are remotely located, it is a difficult task for the administrator to manage the remote servers by physically being present at the remote locations. Windows Server 2003 provides the Remote Desktop for Administration service for remote server management. The service uses Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to provide access to the server’s desktop from a remote computer. The services, such as file sharing and management of users and groups also use RDP.
Using Remote Desktop, you can perform most of the administrative tasks on the remote computer, such as, configuring the settings of computer. Additionally, you can troubleshoot any problems occurring at the remote computer. To perform the administrative task on the remote computer you need to configure the server to enable the remote desktop for administration.

Remote Desktop provides the following tools for administration:

> Remote Desktop Connection - Enables you to establish connection to a single remote server for performing administrative tasks on the server. Each new connection opens in a window. Executing multiple copies of this tool can connect multiple servers. A navigable tree helps you to switch betweenthe connections.

> Remote Desktops snap-in - Enables you to establish connections to multiple remote servers simultaneously. Each new connection is displayed in the MMC console. On connecting to a server, the tool opens a default console session to the computer specified in the connection.

To configure server to enable remote desktop for administration:

1. Right-click My Computer. A shortcut menu appears.

2. Select Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears.

3. Click Remote tab. The Remote tab appears,

4. Select Allow users to connect remotely to your computer. The Remote Sessions message box appears,

5. Click OK to return to Remote tab.

6. Click Apply.

7. Click OK.