Re: Remote Desktop for Administration for non-Admins?

The Remote Desktop mode of Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services is strictly
limited to provide only access for up to two remote users who belong to the
administrator group. Remote Desktop mode was designed for the remote
administration of servers -- but NOT to provide applications for normal
users.

Benny

--
Dr. Bernhard Tritsch, WTSTEK.COM
Author of "Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services", Microsoft Press
Microsoft MVP Windows Server - Terminal Server


"Marius" <Marius@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:48EA5E1F-1DFF-42CB-A246-CEE2DF94AEAE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hello,
>
> as I have heard, Windows Server 2003 allows two administrative connections
> at the same time, without the need of terminal services.
>
> Now i wonder: Is it absolutely necessary, that you have administrative
> rights in this mode?
> Because in my Case I just want to allow one single user besides an
> Administrator, and this one should get power user rights at best.
>
> And: do the group policies for terminal services also restrict users when
no
> terminal services are used (but just the mentioned Remote Desktop for
Admins)?


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