Anyone know a good remote access program?

oxygene · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:05

Ok basically I have a sever that I keep on 24/7, and atm it is easier to keep it not plugged in to monitors mice or keyboards. All I have on it atm is an ftp server so I can connect via that and see the progress of files.

What I want is a way to connect to it so I can see its desktop, hopefully in a window on my pc, and take control with my mice. Its always on the lan, and its local only so no worry about security.

Any ideas?

stig · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:06

Usually i use logmein.com but if you dont want to install their software use Tight VNC :cool:

Joe42 · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:06

Supercow · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:07

stig said:
Usually i use logmein.com but if you dont want to install their software use Tight VNC

Another vote for legmein.

VeNT · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:08

UltraVNC
RealVNC
TightVNC
etc etc etc

all you'll ever need tbh

wordy · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:08

I've used VNC and LANdesk in the past. LANdesk was far better but pretty expensive from what I've heard

Saberu · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:08

Try Windows Remote Desktop

I hope I don't sound contrasending because obviously thats the most obvious choice but I don't understand why you've overlooked it?

Btw this is the wrong forum this should be in the Windows forum

VeNT · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:09

Saberu said:
Try Windows Remote Desktop I hope I don't sound contrasending because obviously thats the most obvious choice but I don't understand why you've overlooked it?

only works on XP

oxygene · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:09

wow! I only posted 5 mins ago. thanks for all the fast replies! I will get testing immedietly

Chasser · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:09

Remote Desktop Connection, I've found it more than adequate, it's part of XP.

<edit> Ooops, too slow </edit>

oxygene · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:09

doesnt Windows Remote Desktop need you to ok it from the other pc?

VeNT · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:09

Chasser said:
Remote Desktop Connection, I've found it more than adequate, it's part of XP.

ofcorse he COULD be running 2000 server (as he said its a server)

mejinks · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:10

oxygene said:
Ok basically I have a sever that I keep on 24/7, and atm it is easier to keep it not plugged in to monitors mice or keyboards. All I have on it atm is an ftp server so I can connect via that and see the progress of files.

What I want is a way to connect to it so I can see its desktop, hopefully in a window on my pc, and take control with my mice. Its always on the lan, and its local only so no worry about security.

Any ideas?

If you run windows 2000 server or 2003 then use RDC. The problem with VNC and other RC programs (I use it before anyone starts slating me) is that they use artificial inputs, thus, programs like Zonealarm won't allow you to change settings or minimise windows, which is a complete pain.

Saberu · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:10

VeNT said:
only works on XP

Well he didn't even mention the OS he was using so I assumed it was XP :/

Chasser · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:11

VeNT said:
ofcorse he COULD be running 2000 server (as he said its a server)

I see my Server (Its SBS 2003) from my XP machine and have full control.

The_KiD · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:12

stig said:
Usually i use logmein.com but if you dont want to install their software use Tight VNC

Another vote for logmein.

100% reliable
100% accessible from anywhere
100% FREE

https://secure.logmein.com/welcome/get_logmein_free/signup.asp

VeNT · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:12

mejinks said:
If you run windows 2000 server or 2003 then use RDC. The problem with VNC and other RC programs (I use it before anyone starts slating me) is that they use artificial inputs, thus, programs like Zonealarm won't allow you to change settings or minimise windows, which is a complete pain.

works here?

VeNT · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:13

Saberu said:
Well he didn't even mention the OS he was using so I assumed it was XP :/

tbh, I'd not use XP as a server, would you?

Chasser · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:14

VeNT said:
tbh, I'd not use XP as a server, would you?

Nobody suggested he was?

Saberu · 3 Jul 2006 at 14:15

VeNT said:
tbh, I'd not use XP as a server, would you?

Yes and I have before. I can leave it on for weeks and it's fine apart from some slowdown. What you need to realise is this guy most likely isn't running intensive applications or a web server or anything.

For a serious server for intensive server side use I would definitely use either Linux or WIndows 2003 Server, if that answers your question.

edit: Oh and FYI the services of XP can be stripped down to be almost as resourceful as the server edition.