Monitor Problem...

[Blob]

Administrator is default.

Thanks.

Ok so one of the computers connected to my laptop, and its name is HOME

Do I just type HOME into the Remote Desktop Connection and enter the username and password

This is vista home connecting to Windows server 2003 btw.

[Tomm]

You need to manually enable remote desktop on the server before you can use it.

[Blob]

You need to manually enable remote desktop on the server before you can use it.

So there is no way I can control the server without a monitor without editing something on the server beforehand?

[Recursion]

You hit the nail right on the head there.

[Blob]

Is it possible to remove 3 pins off a 7 pin s-video to RCA adaptor to make a 4 pin s-video adapter?

You see, I have 2 7 pin s-video to RCA adapters and that only fits my laptop - the computers are 4 pin - anyway to change it?

Thanks for everyones help

Any ideas?

Thanks

[Recursion]

I don't think its possible im afraid.

[Tomm]

There is, but its expensive.

You might be able to find a KVM solution that connects via USB or buy a KVM over IP switch.

Also I would like to add that Windows Server 2003 (Enterprise Edition at least) blocks ALL incoming/outbound network traffic until you enable it (This allows time to install updates and configure other security related items first before exposing the server to the outside world).

So there is no way I can control the server without a monitor without editing something on the server beforehand?

[scottish]

Also if hes behind a router he'll probably be in the DMZ, which he'll need to configure to allow it out

[Tomm]

DMZ = demilitarized zone (or perimeter network)

If it was in the DMZ then by default it would be exposed so.. :S

For example you could setup the server to be a perimeter firewall (in the DMZ or perimeter network - same thing just different names) and the other computers in the internal network. This would protect the internal network from attacks via the internet as it would have to pass via the perimeter network firewall first thus, hopefully, blocking any attacks.

In my home network I have it setup as follows:

MODEM -> NIC1 on Server -> Software firewall on server -> NIC2 on Server -> Gigabit Switch -> Internal Network

This setup insures only the server and selected services on the internal network are exposed to the internet. Additionally this has the advantage of giving me complete control over all internet traffic (filters, monitoring, etc.) as it is impossible to bypass the server (Its the only one with direct internet access!)

Also if hes behind a router he'll probably be in the DMZ, which he'll need to configure to allow it out

[scottish]

You misunderstood me, by default on my network no computers are exposed to the internet until you've allowed them through the DMZ