MCITP Windows Server® 2008 Server Administrator: Study Guide

3.2. Remote Management

It's highly unlikely that you work in the same place as your servers, even when you're working on the server. Instead, as an IT professional, you typically have a desk in a corner office with a beautiful view of the pond. . ..

Well, maybe your desk isn't that glamorous, but it's highly unlikely you do all your work in the server room. The server room is usually much colder to ensure good airflow and reduce heat-related problems. Additionally, server rooms generally have much more physical security than regular office spaces.

But that doesn't mean you have to break out your winter parka each time you need to work on your server. Instead, you use one or more of the available tools that allow you to remotely manage the server. ...