archiveFebruary 2018

Windows 7 RDP Server
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Windows 7 RDP Server

Remote Desktop 6.0, the latest version of Microsoft Remote Desktop client, which comes pre-installed with Vista was slower than molasses when I tried connecting to some Windows 2003 servers. In particular, I was trying to manage a Windows 2003 R2 64-bit Server running Exchange 2007 with 4GB of RAM and...
VPN and Remote Access
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Remote Access Computing

Remote Access Computing (RAC) allows users to connect to and control a computer or network from a distant location. This technology is essential for businesses with remote employees, enabling them to access work resources securely from anywhere. RAC relies on tools like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP),...
Allow Remote Connections SQL Server 2012
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Allow Remote Connections SQL Server 2012

Sp_configure 'remote access', 1 doesn't do what you think it does. The option name is misleading as it has nothing to do with allowing/disallowing users to access the server from a remote location, it's server-to-server connections. There's a ton of misinformation out there on this. Try it yourself, set the...