Windows Server 2008 (WS08) Server Core can be used in lots of useful scenarios. However, because WS08 does not have a GUI, you need to use the command prompt to accomplish the administrative tasks. You may find it convenient to manage the Server Core from another computer.<\/p>\n
By default Remote Desktop is not enabled on the Server Core. There are two steps you need to take to get Remote Desktop working: Enable Remote Desktop & open default RDP port, which is TCP port 3889.<\/p>\n
You can look at your settings by using the following command:<\/p>\n
cscript c:\\windows\\system32\\scregedit.wsf \/AR \/v<\/strong><\/p>\n The scregedit.wsf script will either return a 1 or a 0. If you see a 1 then the Terminal Services (i.e. Remote Desktop) is disabled, a 0 means it is enabled.<\/p>\n To enable Terminal Services use the following command:<\/p>\n c:\\windows\\system32\\scregedit.wsf \/AR 0<\/strong><\/p>\n To disable Terminal Services use the following command:<\/p>\n c:\\windows\\system32\\scregedit.wsf \/AR 1<\/strong><\/p>\n NOTE<\/strong><\/span>: The \/AR switch is used for Vista and WS08 computers. For Windows XP computers replace \/AR with \/CS.<\/p>\n To open Remote Desktop, you need to make sure that your firewall is not blocking the default Terminal Services\/RDP port 3389. On a WS08 Server Core, run the following command to open TCP port 3389.<\/p>\n netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=”remote desktop” new enable=Yes You should expect the following response when you execute the above command.<\/p>\n C:\\Windows\\system32>netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=”remote desktop” new enable=Yes<\/p>\n Updated 2 rule(s).STEP 2 – Open RDP Port<\/h4>\n
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