- Specific operating systems, such as the Windows Server 2003 OS, gives users administrative control over remote computers without the need for additional software (the Windows Server 2003 is designed for remote access technology). Windows Server 2003 allows users to access and run programs on remote computers via the following components, included with the operating system: Dial-up remote access, Terminal services and Telnet.
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Telnet client/server works in a network with limited bandwidth by utilizing smaller memory and reduced processing time. Data is moved across the network in plain text, which reduces the work of the processor. (Other remote access servers use encrypted characters, which require the network to use increased memory and processor power.) Use Windows Server 2003 Terminal services to access Windows programs and applications on computers that cannot run Windows normally.
Run Telnet on your computer if you need to write programs or commands via the Windows Command Prompt on a remote server. Use Windows Server 2003 Telnet client to gain access to computers running operating systems like UNIX. Access new Windows servers from any old Windows operating system through Remote Desktop. Terminal emulation software displays the applications from the server on the remote computer, while the applications are run on the server. Data storage/processing and executable files (programs/applications) are run on the server side, thus freeing up the processing speed of the remote computer that is accessing the server. The remote computer is able to control applications on the server computer because mouse clicks, key strokes/keyboard input and print streaming (printer commands) are transferred from the remote computer in data packets over the network.
