How to Setup Remote Access on Windows 2003 Server

You can enable remote access in Windows Server 2003.

In the Windows Server 2003 operating system, remote access is disabled by default. You may want to consider enabling remote access on your server, especially if the system is not easily accessible or is not connected to a monitor. Any administrator can set up remote access in Windows Server 2003, and it will allow users to log in to the server from any other Windows workstation.

Things You'll Need

• PC server running Windows Server 2003

Instructions

1. Log on to your PC server with an account that has administrative privileges. Only administrators can set up remote access.

2. Open the Start menu and click on "Control Panel."

3. Double-click on the "System" control panel icon.

4. Go to the "Remote" tab at the top of the pop-up window.

5. Check the box next to "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer."

6. Press the "OK" or "Apply" button to save the settings and finish setting up remote access on the server.

References

• Petri: Enable Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2003