Number of Remote Desktop Connections allowed in Windows SBS 2008
I have Windows SBS 2008 server installed and have SQL Server 2008 running on it. The problem I am facing is it will only allow 2 remove desktop connections active at any given time.
I cant push the maximum connections to more than 2.
It reads "This server is configured in the default Remote Desktop mode for remote administration, which allows a maximum of two simultanious remote connections". I have a 10 user licence copy for Windows Terminal Server 2008.
Can you please tell me what I have to do (or) what I need to push the number of simultanious connections to 5?
Answers
Hi,
Remote Administration mode only accepts two simultaneous remote connections; you can't modify this to 5. If you want a server with 5 connections, you need a terminal server with the Terminal Services role installed and will need TSCALs and a license server.
Although this thread is about Server 2003, it's still pertinent here.
http://www.tech-archive.net/Archive/Win2000/microsoft.public.win2000.termserv.apps/2006-10/msg00000.html
Hope this helps,
Christa
Christa Anderson [MSFT] You can get the WS08 Terminal Services Resource Kit at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735625859.- Edited byChrista AndersonMSFT, ModeratorThursday, July 02, 2009 9:08 PMfixing language
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- I could be wrong about this but have you installed the Terminal Server Role?
Hi,
Remote Administration mode only accepts two simultaneous remote connections; you can't modify this to 5. If you want a server with 5 connections, you need a terminal server with the Terminal Services role installed and will need TSCALs and a license server.
Although this thread is about Server 2003, it's still pertinent here.
http://www.tech-archive.net/Archive/Win2000/microsoft.public.win2000.termserv.apps/2006-10/msg00000.html
Hope this helps,
Christa
Christa Anderson [MSFT] You can get the WS08 Terminal Services Resource Kit at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735625859.- Edited byChrista AndersonMSFT, ModeratorThursday, July 02, 2009 9:08 PMfixing language
- Marked As Answer byAlicia Chen MSFTMSFT, ModeratorThursday, July 09, 2009 7:11 PM
- Proposed As Answer byChrista AndersonMSFT, ModeratorThursday, July 02, 2009 9:08 PM
If your SBS 2008 Server is at the same time Domain Controller then you are only allowed to run 2 Sessions and only in Administration Mode.
If you want to run 2008 SBS Server in User mode you need to install a SECOND SBS 2008 PREMIUM (or standard 2008 Server) and then you will be allowed to run it with more users.
Citrix Technology Professional, PubForum.net Founder , Love Microsoft &its people to bits!- Proposed As Answer byAlex a.k.a Dr.Conti [MVP]MVP, ModeratorFriday, July 03, 2009 7:51 AM
- Edited byAlex a.k.a Dr.Conti [MVP]MVP, ModeratorFriday, July 03, 2009 7:55 AM
