Thanks. That doesn't work:
#1. Since there is no (functional) console switch to begin with in Server
2008, the local user is already automatically booted off by the time you've
logged in (so you can't share the session).
#2. Even if #1 weren't the case, the shadow 0 command requires that the
local user give permission, i.e. you can't share the session unless someone
is there and manually types yes. (at least I assume that's how it would
work in Server 2003--you don't get this far with 2008.)
It's strange that Microsoft didn't include this basic adminstration
functionality in Windows 2008, when it's been around forever and everywhere
else (pcanywhere, vnc, etc.)--I suppose it might be to enforce client
license requirements, but it's a very annoying limitation, esp. when remote
control programs won't be updated for some time to work with Windows Server
2008.
Post by Jeffrey Randowhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/278845
This is how it works with W2K3. I haven't had a chance to try it with
W2K8 yet.
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Jeffrey Randow
Windows Networking MVP 2001-2006
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On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:30:13 -0500, "Tech_vs_Life"
Post by Tech_vs_LifeHow do I shadow the console session? Are there instructions on this? I
need the local user and the remote user to interoperate in the same session,
like pcanywhere or Remote Assistance (the problem with Remote Assistance is
that it is "invitation" only--no automatic access). So far I haven't find
anything in Windows 2008 that allows this.
Post by Jeffrey RandowWhat about connecting to one of the other two sessions and then shadow
the console session?
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Jeffrey Randow
Windows Networking MVP 2001-2006
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On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:30:37 -0500, "Tech_vs_Life"
Post by Tech_vs_LifeIt does look like Win2008 itself has an admin switch, but it says it
functions like console (i.e. it logs you in to the console ONLY if you're
reaching a version of windows from win2003 or earlier). I was checking
mstsc in the remote--since I need to control win2008 (the host).
If rdp doesn't support it, is there anything that allows Win2008 to be
controlled remotely in its console session, without kicking off the local
interactive user, i.e. in pcanywhere-like fashion? preferably something in
Win2008, maybe a feature in Terminal Services?
Thanks.
Post by Jabez Gan [MVP]Hmm...
I am not trying with Win2008, but assuming that Win2008 has RDP 6.1, the
command should be /admin.
Can you do a mstsc /? and see what command is listed there? If it still
doesn't work, I'll check wtih Win2008 RC0 on my end and let you know.
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Jabez Gan
Microsoft MVP: Windows Server - File Storage
Post by Tech_vs_Life1. -console is not supported when remote controlling windows 2008 (no
error, but the console tag has NO EFFECT).
2. -admin is not supported at all, i.e. remote desktop will not run if
you pass the admin tag.
Post by Jabez Gan [MVP]mstsc /admin
FYI, mstsc /console is still supported - altho support for /console will
be removed very soon.
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Jabez Gan
Microsoft MVP: Windows Server - File Storage
Post by Tech_vs_LifeI see that the -console tag has no effect any more, with Server 2008.
Is there any way at all with Windows Server 2008's remote desktop (or
other bundled program) to get a shared session, i.e. for the remote
user and the local user to both be able to see and share the same
session? (as with most "remote control" programs, like pcanywhere).
If not, what remote programs are compatible with Server 2008.
thanks.