Remote access software LGFL

[talksr]

Hi there,

 

For years, I was happily using Log Me In to access my school systems. At one point, I had it installed on each and every computer, making it a doddle to remotely connect un-attended and do whatever needed doing.

Then LGFL (we are based in London and use London Grid for Learning broadband) restricted remote access tools. Log Me In was banned.

 

The replacement; Centra Stage is not really my favourite. It just doesn't do it for me, and they now charge for the full version.

Rav3 from LGFL works well, but is no good if you wish to log in whilst a user is already running a session in their log in. I use RAV3 for the servers all the time, but I need something to use when connecting to individual computers such as \\librarypc

I could, of course use RDC, but this is essentially the same as RAV3. I need something different else.

 

I had looked at VNC, but it appears even this has changed since the days when I used to use it. It now appears, you need to pay for it.

 

Can anyone recommend or tell me what they use? Does anyone have paid for VNC and is it worth it?

 

Thanks

[cpjitservices]

TeamViewer ?

 

I have used VNC in the past but having to port forward etc for outside access is a pain. Team Viewer is a great tool.

 

Internally I use RDP.

Edited February 25, 2015 by cpjitservices

[nickbro]

Ultra VNC is still free UltraVNC VNC Remote Support Software Desktop Control Free Opensource

[talksr]

TeamViewer ?

 

I have used VNC in the past but having to port forward etc for outside access is a pain. Team Viewer is a great tool.

 

Internally I use RDP.

 

 

Internally, I would be happy using VNC if it is any good.

 

Ultra VNC is still free UltraVNC VNC Remote Support Software Desktop Control Free Opensource

 

Was not aware you could still get it free. I would love to investigate this more, but LGFL won't even let me view your link.

I get the filter page telling me: "The page you have tried to access has been blocked because it is classified as : Remote Access Tools"

 

There is protective, and then over protective!

Will have to take a look at home.

[fairm010]

Take a look at Skeep VNC Console. Its a domain tree viewer for VNC Connections. Works really well for internal support.

 

Skeep VNC Console | SourceForge.net

[Arreks]

Was not aware you could still get it free. I would love to investigate this more, but LGFL won't even let me view your link.

I get the filter page telling me: "The page you have tried to access has been blocked because it is classified as : Remote Access Tools"

 

There is protective, and then over protective!

Will have to take a look at home.

 

Yeeeeeeeah, LGFL is like that. You should be able to edit your filtering rules to give yourself a bit more access to websites so you can download software - failing that get an unfiltered line put in!

[cpjitservices]

Why not just use Remote Desktop internally ?

 

Can you setup a VPN to connect internally ? What about TeamViewer are you allowed to use that ?

[3s-gtech]

Remote Desktop does not allow you to share a session, so is no use for remote assistance to users.

 

We use AB Tutor Control, which for outside access you could get to through an RD Gateway.

[fiza]

Are you talking about connecting to machines whilst you are in school or from home?

We had this issue with LGFL and remoting in from outside school and we opted to use the OTP tags which allowed us control of the Remote Access tools so now we can use things like logmein.

[cpjitservices]

@3s-gtech I believe you can 'Shadow' an RDP Session.

 

windows server 2008 - Remote Desktop: multiple users viewing same desktop session - Server Fault

[3s-gtech]

That will only work if the user is logged into a Terminal Services session on a TS server, not a workstation (from what I gather).