Number of Remote Desktop Connections allowed in Windows SBS 2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:37:48 Z

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?

Number of Remote Desktop Connections allowed in Windows SBS 2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:56:50 Z

I could be wrong about this but have you installed the Terminal Server Role?

Number of Remote Desktop Connections allowed in Windows SBS 2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:04:40 Z

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

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Number of Remote Desktop Connections allowed in Windows SBS 2008

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:51:17 Z

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.

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