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Connecting ONE remote PC to SBS 2003

Discussion in 'Windows Server System' started by NELSHELEN, 2006/03/28.

  1. 2006/03/28
    NELSHELEN

    NELSHELEN Inactive Thread Starter

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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
     
  2. 2006/03/29
    psuedo

    psuedo Inactive

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    You could install terminal server in application mode and just purchase a licence for your offsite user. I don't think the licence is very expensive $120 or so.
    If the offsite user also authenticates against your DC you could just move the account into a different OU then lockout certain features.
     

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