faza Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 Hi All, This morning i tried to remote connect to a Windows Server 2003, but when i did an error came up saying The client could not connect to the remote computer. It was working up until friday last week. (ON HOLIDAY UNTIL TODAY). Nothing has been touched Im new to Terminal Services and Remote Connection Dont you just tick the box under Remote Tab to remote connect to a server? Do i need to buy some more terminal service licences, im fully confused Any advice would be appreciated greatly Faza
_Bob_ Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 If you're getting a 'client could not connect' message it suggests a problem starting the connection rather than a license issue. I'd check the basics first, make sure the server hasn't been knocked offline by a helpfull sparky, or had it's network cable 'tidied away'. Then check that RDP is enabled on the server and isn't being blocked by firewalls.
faza Posted May 31, 2006 Author Posted May 31, 2006 i have checked all connectivity. firewall turned off
Gatt Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 What else is running on your 2003 box? Can you connect to other PCs with Remote Desktop Can you connect to the 2003 box from another PC?
Ric_ Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 @faza: It's also worth checking that you haven't reached the connection limit (2) - task manager will show you this on the 'users' tab. The message doens't suggest this but it is worth a try. Also, try a reboot - magical things seem to happen when you reboot things and problems often disappear (or get much worse 8O )
Gatt Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 u normally get an error stating your connection limit has been reached... Only other thing I know of that denies RDP is ISA - and I still havent got this working right - i can get it to start logging me on remotely then it just terminates the connection.
Ric_ Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 @Gatt: Hence why I mentioned the message. As for ISA, stick the rule at the top of your firewall rules... it's a bit tricky still but it works (ish) - I'm not sure if the RDP rules are right in ISA 2004 either (can check tomorrow maybe).
faza Posted May 31, 2006 Author Posted May 31, 2006 It is an online exam server, i could connect to it friday and today i cant i have tried connecting to it from another work station and still cant connect What else is running on your 2003 box? Can you connect to other PCs with Remote Desktop Can you connect to the 2003 box from another PC? _________________ Craig Wilson ICT Network Manager Moorside High School Swinton Blog - http://www.gattancha.co.uk/blog
faza Posted May 31, 2006 Author Posted May 31, 2006 Ok i will look at the users tomorrow morning but i ahvew tried a reboot. Do you need terminal services running in order to remote connect, as i am confused @faza: It's also worth checking that you haven't reached the connection limit (2) - task manager will show you this on the 'users' tab. The message doens't suggest this but it is worth a try. Also, try a reboot - magical things seem to happen when you reboot things and problems often disappear (or get much worse ) _________________ Ric Charlton
faza Posted May 31, 2006 Author Posted May 31, 2006 What is an ISA? u normally get an error stating your connection limit has been reached... Only other thing I know of that denies RDP is ISA - and I still havent got this working right - i can get it to start logging me on remotely then it just terminates the connection.
Gatt Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 ISA - Internet Security and Acceleration Server Acts as a Firewall, Internet Proxy/Cache - good product but the firewall side tends to block RDP by default
NetworkGeezer Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 @faza: When you get physical access again, have a look to see what event viewer says.
faza Posted May 31, 2006 Author Posted May 31, 2006 what would isa server be used for in a school, as its the first time i have heard of it. WOuld it be beneficial for me?
ChrisH Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 Its a firewall/webcache so you have protection from the outside world and the ability to restrict what goes in/out of your network.
Ric_ Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 @faza: Where are you based?... it might be worth you paying another member a visit and thye can show you some of this stuff... once you see it, it's pretty obvious what to click when things go wrong. you would need physical access to the server to run task manager but you could use the 'shutdown' command to remotely reboot it.
faza Posted June 1, 2006 Author Posted June 1, 2006 Tried the users thing but i am still unable to remote connect to the server
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