a device that terminates serial connections and provides a way for those terminals to connect to services across the network. Terminal servers can also connect modems to the network providing for PPP service aka dial-up Internet.
Questions tagged [terminal-server]
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Logging in as the same user multiple times in Remote Desktop Windows Server 2008
Quick question:
I have a situation where I need to let multiple people on different PCs log into one server 2008 machine as administrator simultaneously over remote desktop. I have the CALs for it, it's just not set up correctly. When one user tries…
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Mac OS X multi-user thin client server (terminal server)?
Is there any solution out there to turn a Mac into a true multi-user thin client server?
I'd like to set up a few cheap PCs with access to a couple accounts using something like VNC, but it isn't economical to buy a new server for each user or a new…
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How to stop brute force attacks on Terminal Server (Win2008R2)?
I'm more familiar with Linux tools to stop brute force attacks, so I'm having trouble finding suitable tools for Windows. I'm running a Windows Server 2008 R2 with Terminal Server, and I'd like to block an IP after repeated attempts to login via…
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2008 R2 Terminal Server: "Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service"
I'm working with an unhealthy Windows 2008 R2 Terminal Server configured in a vSphere environment. It currently has 4 vCPUs and 32GB RAM. No overcommitment.
The concurrent user count on this server has risen sharply in recent months (~70), and is…
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Unable to logoff, disconnect, or reset terminal server user in production environment
I'm looking for some ideas on how to disconnect, logoff, or reset a user's session in a 2008 Terminal Server (unable to login as the user either as it is completely locked-up). This is a production environment, so rebooting the server or doing…
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Mouse cursor jumps around when using RDP
We have over 350 users complaining that their mouse cursor keeps jumping around when typing. It seems like it's happening when the protocol is starved for bandwith, but I'm not quite sure yet.
If it only was the cursor moving it would be fine -…
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Remote Desktop Session Black after Minimize
PROBLEM: When I minimize a remote desktop session and restore it, the remote desktop screen shows up black. This only happens when connecting to a particular computer.
DETAILS: If I start clicking around in the black area, portions of the screen…
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How do i change Active Directory Password in Windows 2012 Terminal Server without Using CTRL ALT
How do I change Active Directory Password in Windows 2012 Terminal Server without Using CTRL+ALT
I can't use CTRL+ALT+END And CTRL+ALT+DEL
Is there any other method for invoking the Security Screen ?
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Irregular internet disruption: certain images and JS not loading
first time on ServerFault, and I've got a nice little conundrum.
Since a few months now, we've been having issues with our internet connectivity.
Environment:
Servers: 2 Terminal Servers as an RDSFarm running Windows Server 2008 R2
Browser: Internet…
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Automatically log in once Windows 2003 server starts
I have a non-daemon server app that my Windows 2003 server needs to run all the time. The problem is, every time the server restarts, be it electricity or windows update, someone needs to press Ctrl+Alt+Del and enter username/password. Then the…
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Windows Server 2008 R2 STD doesn't accept first attempt to RDP
I have a terminal server running Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard and there is strange issue that I cannot connect to the server via RDP when I try to do this for the first time, but after first attempt fails, and I try one more time - session can be…
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Remote desktop auto start session on workstation login
I am setting up Remote Desktop Services for use by one of our remote offices. The workstations at the remote office are all Windows 7 Pro, joined to the domain. There is nothing installed on the local workstation othern than the Win7 OS. The remote…
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How to remote a single application, rather than the entire desktop
I would like to run an application on one Windows machine (2008 server preferably, but any platform is okay) and display the UI on another Windows workstation.
I'm not sure what blend of technologies I need to do this. I've looked at MS Application…
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how to copy one folder to server using ftp
i need your help i'm new for using linux...
i want to copy one folder to server..
i'm still confuse to use ftp mput...
will you tell me step by step??
i want to copy foldet "dataTable-1.6" at /home/qa/html/dataTable-1.6
into html folder at…
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Allow multiple remote desktop connections from same user
We're just setting up a brand new Server 2008 R2 with Remote Desktop services.
Everything is installed fine so far, we have set it up with 5 CALs per User (not Machine!) and they are activated and running.
The problem / question here is:
Is it…
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