Re: XP Pro to Server?
From: Mike Kolitz (mikekol_at_idontlikespam.mvps.org)
Date: 02/08/05
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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 16:38:47 -0600
1st question: If you have XP Pro and install IIS, your computer will be
capable of serving web pages, but not at the same volume as machine running
a server version of Windows. XP Pro has a maximum incoming concurrent
connection limit of 10 - so if you have 10 computers connected and an 11th
tries to connect, it will get denied access to the content you're serving.
2nd question: Theoretically, yes. Lots of ISPs actually prevent people
from running services on port 80, which is the port used by web servers, so
you may not be able to access your home machine from another computer on the
internet. Aside from that, it's *very* dangerous to have your machine
connected directly to the internet, especially if you're going to be
offering services that would allow remote control.
You should absolutely be using the Windows XP SP2 firewall, or another
software or hardware firewall for protection.
-- Mike Kolitz MCSE 2000 MS-MVP - Windows Setup / Deployment "j. galloway" <indngvr@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:01e701c50e1f$97ee9ea0$a401280a@phx.gbl... > Hello All, > > I may be getting in over my head as evidenced by this > post. Please advise me of a better posting place if this > is the wrong forum. > I saw this article in WinXP-News, "Use Your Web Browser > to Connect to a Remote Desktop". I would like to play > with this technology. > > 1st) If I install IIS then download and install "Remote > Desktop Connection Web Connection Software Download" > Would my Win XP Pro box then be able to meet these > requirements if configured correctly: > "a Web server running Windows NT 4.0 Server or later > and Internet Information Server 4.0 or later" I mean, is > XP Pro capable of being configured as a web server? > > 2nd) If I can meet these requirements from the previously > asked question, do you know if this means I would be able > to access my own desktop from another machine out there > somewhere else on the internet? > > Obviously I have a long way to go to understanding what > this is, but is it possible from my XP Pro OS? > > Thanks for your patience, > j. galloway
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