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Mobile Computing With Remote Administration Solutions
December 10th, 2008 | Author: Percy
By Chris Moheno
Article Submitted On: July 04, 2008
New Trends in Remote Computing Technology
Remote computing technology is a system that acts to assist in the communication between one or more computers that are not in the same location. If you search for “remote administration”, or “screen sharing” online, you will often run across the process of implementing the use of remote desktop software. In this article, you will be introduced to the new trends in remote computing technology. If you are considering using this software, or just want to learn more about the technological advances in computers, this may prove to be an excellent resource!
1. Logmein - This remote computing software is quite popular among businesses. This is especially true if these businesses work to provide customer support or technical support to the customers that it provides technology based services to. This is a highly functional software program that offers many unique features to the individuals and professional organizations that implement it into their lives. There is a user friendly helpdesk mode, a featured chat function, file management applications, printer control services, and many other add-ons that can prove to be extremely productive.
2. GotomyPC - Citrix developed this particular remote computing software so that individuals who had more than one computer could access the spare if it became necessary. There are a number of features that the end user can enjoy when operating under this software. These features include a secure connection that is encrypted for the overall security of the user, compression of data while two or more computers are communicating, as well as the ability to bring files from one computer to another computer.
3. Hamachi - This type of remote computing technology software is considered to be a “VPN”, or “Virtual Private Network”. Many businesses and residences that are behind a firewall to protect the network from outside intrusion implement the use of this type of program. You will often find this in what is referred to as a “local area network”, or a “LAN”. You may also discover this program in a setting where there is an “Intranet” type topology.
Features in Remote Desktop Software
There are many different features when it comes to remote desktop software. The following outlines some of the special components that can be utilized in order to optimize your computing and networking experience:
1. Display modes that are visible in at least a bit color of 24. There are some programs that actually have a higher bit color than this, but this is usually the minimum.
2. Software developers know and understand that people who have this type of software have limited amounts of time. For this reason, the software is designed to take files and other types of data and then compress it so that they can move easily between more than one computer in a reasonable amount of time.
3. When it comes to remote desktop software, you can easily enjoy the flexibility of accessing software that is on one computer to accessing it on another computer. This means, for example, if you have Microsoft Office on one computer, a user on another system can also implement the use of Office as they deem necessary. This enhancement has only occurred in recent years and is now considered to be one of the most popular features of this type of software.
4. If you want to share a computer external hard drive, printer, or other type of hardware device, you can generally enjoy this feature in remote desktop applications. Many who focus on mobile computing find that this is extremely beneficial.
5. You can also enjoy the benefit of adjusting sounds, colors, graphics, and more when you purchase remote desktop software.
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In conclusion, there are a number of trends and advancements when it comes to remote computing technology. Every day, it seems, new technologies are advancing and new features are becoming available. If you want to optimize your home network or optimize the ease of operation in your business, remote control desktop software is the way to go! |
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Granting Local Admin Privileges from afar
December 9th, 2008 | Author: Percy
By Percy Blakeney
Some time ago I worked at a helpdesk for a national charity based in London.
There were loads of regional offices and of course they all needed central support.
One of the common problem areas was local machine administration.
As ever!
We all know that in a secured network users should never have local administration privileges, but we also know that the reality is that sometimes it is the only answer. How many applications are there, that depend on local admin privileges?
Well anyway, we found two ways to get around this and today I will outline the first.
We created an OU in the Active Directory called Local PC Admin. The permissions were set so that if all members of this OU were Local Administrators of their machines.
On the whole this was a pretty good set up as we put procedures in place on the helpdesk that required managerial permission for a user to be added to the group.
Of course it was easy to add a user to the group if they were on site.
But when they were remote?
Well here is the fix we came up with;
How to remotely add the Local admin account
Start with My computer > c: \ > Windows > system32 > MMC.exe >
Then right click/ select Run as and use your admin credentials.
This brings up the snap in console.
Then click File > add/remove snap in >
Then add… > and scroll to computer management >
Next add > select another computer then either enter the PC name or its IP or use browse to target > Finish > close > OK.
At this point you have the 2 pane MMC console populated with Computer management.
In the right hand screen, double click computer management>
In the left hand screen select Local users and groups >
In the right hand pane double click Groups>
While you are still in the right hand pane, double click Administrators and Add…>
Type part of the machine name and click check names.
This will identify the Local Administrator account and underline it;
Click OK and you will see the entry Domain-name\Local PC Admin (Our OU name)has been added.
Job Done.
This is something you can do remotely while the user is still banging on and on about how they need this printer/Application/Camera or whatever.
I hope it helps.
There are more remote tips to come!
Remote fixes
November 9th, 2008 | Author: Percy
By Percy Blakeney
Remotely Enable Remote Desktop Connection
It is quite common that an IT administrator needs to see an error log on a remote PC.
That could mean getting off your chair and crossing the room, or it could mean getting on an airplane and crossing the continent. However it doesn’t necessarily have to mean doing either!
Today and for a few days to come I will post some snippets that have saved my legs, saved me time, and even saved my arse a few times.
There are some things that can be done remotely on a network.
Firstly we will look at remotely enabling RDC.
You know how it is; you need to quickly look at a PC or Server to check out something small.
So you try to open a Remote Desktop Console only to discover that it is not enabled.
A single missing tick from a box means you cannot connect.
Not necessarily a problem.
Here is what you do;
How to remotely enable RDC
First off we create the new RDP listening port from the registry:
Run REGEDIT on your XP workstation as administrator;
my computer >c :\> Windows > system32 > regedt32.exe > then right click and from the menu select” Run as” and use your admin credentials.
In the Registry editor;
Click on File and then “Connect Network Registry”.
In the Select Computer search box either browse through Active Directory to locate the remote machine, or type its name into the dialogue box.
Click Ok.
In the remote machine’s registry browse to this following key:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
Under the Terminal Server key find the value named fDenyTSConnection (REG_DWORD).
Change the value data from 1 (Remote Desktop disabled) to 0 (Remote Desktop enabled).
Click Ok and close your Regedit.
Te machine needs a reboot now, to do this open a command prompt and type the following command:
Shutdown -m \\ machine name –r (machine name is the remote PC or Server name)
After the remote machine reboots, Remote Desktop will be enabled on it.
To confirm this from your workstation, go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection. or just ttype MSTSC in the Run command. (Microsoft Terminal Services Client).
Enter the name of the remote machine in the Remote Desktop Connection logon box and use your admin credentials, then Enter or click Ok.
Presto you are in!
Without leaving the chair too.
It sounds long winded but believe me when I first found out how to do this I got quick at it fast and you will too.
It is a very useful thing to be able to do.
More remote fixes soon.