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Connecting ONE remote PC to SBS 2003

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by neilr58 1 view

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We're running 1 SBS 2003 server on our network of 20 users.

We have 1 and only 1 remote site with a PC, shared by 3 users, that we would like to connect into our accounts software on the SBS.

I have setup a VPN across a broadband connection from this site and accessed the network drives successfully.
I have also used Terminal Services (Remote Desktop) to access the SBS server directly and ran the accounts client software located in C:\Program Files\....\.... (the server side software installed on network drive G:\....\...).

However, this is using 1 of the 2 licenses that come with SBS and they only allow for the Server Admin user to connect remotely using RDP.

Is there a way of locking down 1 of these licenses to deny access to the admin functions on the server (only allowing access to the accounts software)?

Could we purchase 1 additional TS license (per user) install it on the SBS Server and deny access through group policy?

Or is it the case that we must purchase an additional server + server 2003 + TS licenses to allow this 1 PC access to the software on SBS Server (an exspensive solution!!)?

I would be grateful for any help or advice in avoiding emptying the MD's wallet further (the SBS and the 20 PC's all new!).

Neil

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by terry.cox

Neil, if you want to do this safely (HTTPS)without the need for specially setup VPN's then consider "Sun Secure Global Desktop". (Formerly Tarantella)Like Citrix in functionality but you don't have to touch the 2003 Server. Download a trial from www.sun.com. You will find it easy to get on with. You will need a Red Hat, SuSE or Solaris (free OS) server to put it on but for this amount of occasional use any old piece of existing kit lying around will do, even an old PC if the OS will run on it. You just need to invest in an X509 Cert for access outside your firewall. See www.synoptix.ie and the download on the home page for Tarantella for an explanation.

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