Re: Remote Desktop for Administration for non-Admins?

My Applications will never be used by more than one person. Even I as an
administrator won't access them.

So, isn't it possible, or is it just not recommended?

"Benny Tritsch" wrote:

> 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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