Microserver remote access

Danny UK · 18 Jun 2016 at 14:17

I've got a HP Microserver which is located up in the loft. It has VNC server installed for remote access, which is fine for most things, however you can't change Kaspersky. This means I have to disconnect it and bring it down to plug in a monitor and keyboard. Is there a way of directly connecting a laptop or iPad to the Microserver to act as a monitor and keyboard?

andicole0 · 18 Jun 2016 at 14:22

Chrome remote desktop.
Andi.

nutcase · 18 Jun 2016 at 14:49

G7s you can get a remote access card, G8 has iLO so just needs a cheap licence off ebay.

Advantage of either of these is you can see what they're doing at ANY time, not just when the OS has loaded.

Danny UK · 18 Jun 2016 at 20:20

Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried the Chrome remote desktop and it is locked out by Kaspersky the same as VNC. I've looked for the card for the Gen 7 unit and it doesn't appear to be available.

nutcase · 19 Jun 2016 at 07:39

Ah

they are quite old now

GDL · 19 Jun 2016 at 09:57

If you can't find one, use the time to get a Gen8 with the cash back deals. The Gen7's still sell well on some sites.

Liquidfox · 19 Jun 2016 at 19:42

Kaspersky will do this for pretty much all remote apps from experience. iLO may get round it however.

swain90 · 20 Jun 2016 at 12:08

How do you mean by "Change" are you wanting to renew your license or remove the product?

meandu229 · 20 Jun 2016 at 12:12

Did you try running VNC as Admin?
Also possibly look at teamviewer?

Little_Crow · 20 Jun 2016 at 12:46

swain90 said:
How do you mean by "Change" are you wanting to renew your license or remove the product?

Kaspersky will be protecting it's settings from being modified over a remote connection.

You haven't said what version you're running but this link explains how to add your remote access solution to a trusted zone. If it isn't the version you're running you may have to dig a little more.
Naturally you're going to have to hook up a monitor/keyboard to do it, but once done you should be golden.

Dangerous · 20 Jun 2016 at 12:49

Liquidfox said:
Kaspersky will do this for pretty much all remote apps from experience. iLO may get round it however.

iLO would as its a hardware access, no software could block it.

PS iLO is great, I'm always using it.

pepp77 · 20 Jun 2016 at 12:50

Teamviewer - free for personal use.

mnc fear · 21 Jun 2016 at 20:18

iLO Advanced License off an Auction site for around £20 will serve you well

nutcase · 21 Jun 2016 at 20:41

mnc fear said:
iLO Advanced License off an Auction site for around £20 will serve you well

Not on a pre-Gen8.

Danny UK · 21 Jun 2016 at 22:29

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm using KIS2016 at the moment and yes it does prove a problem when inputting the license number each year, but also general stuff like trying to add a programme to the trusted list.

I'll give TeamViewer a try, although from a quick Google it look as though it might be a bit hit and miss with Kaspersky.

If TeamViewer doesn't work then it may be time for an upgrade. The sites that were listing the remote card for the Gen 7 showed it costing around 50% of the cost of the Gen 8 (with cash back), so upgraded hardware and it guaranteed to work may be the way to go.