How to set up NT server 4.0 for remote a

you will have to excuse me, i guess i used the wrong phrase "terminal services" what i want is to be able to control or take over the server and do adminsitrative tasks from home. I guess this is remote admin or Remote Access Services, anywhay i appreiciate any help in figuring out how to configure or set up the server.

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Depend of what you want to do with this connection. For simple tasks are preferable a RAS connection with call back options activated. It is more secure than an Internet connection.

Check out VNC at:

http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/

(remove any spaces from the URL)

VNC is a remote control software package (freeware) that works very well (for freeware). The only problem I have had with it is slwo screen refreshes (sometimes) and lockups (of the VNC viewer).

If you want some more refined software, you could go with a commercial package like PC-Anywhere or NetOp (but of course that means you need to spend money).

RAS might be viable if you are using a dial-up ISP from home, but this really doesn't give you any remote control capability. All it does is give you access to the admin tools on the server (if all your permissions are set up correctly).

Another option might be migrating to Win2K (especially if that is already in your future plans). Win2K has Terminal Services built in, and when used for Remote Administration, it doesn't require any additional Terminal Services Access Licenses.

I would say VNC is your best bet.

easier and fast enough for remote desktop administration.

best of all its free. and its from ATT research labs. and its a very small application, yet secure.

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