Re: mstsc /console switch

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So what happens when they try? Any error message?
Can they log on at the physical console of the server?

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Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
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"=?Utf-8?B?Q0FMTFVNIE1hYw==?=" <imc_1_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
on 13 jun 2005 in microsoft.public.win2000.termserv.clients:

> They have this right already, being a member of the Server
> Operators group...
>
>
> "aaron" wrote:
>
>> to use the console switch they must be granted the logon
>> locally right.
>>
>> --
>> aaron
>> A+,NET+,MCSE 2K/2K3,CNA,CCNA
>> "CALLUM Mac" <imc_1_uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:F6071B8D-1B00-4E56-873D-D47E04CA8ABD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Our Computer Operations team will require access to our DC's
>> > which act as File & Print via Remote Desktop. They are
>> > members of the Server Operators group. At the moment, a
>> > standard Remote Desktop connection provides them with
>> > sufficient access.
>> >
>> > However, we would like them to use the mstsc /console switch
>> > but when used they are unable to logon.
>> >
>> > Any reasons why?
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