Windows® Command-Line Administration: Instant Reference

Chapter 2: Making Remote Connections

In this chapter, you will learn to:

• Configure the Remote System
  • Change Security and Basic Setup
  • Set Up Remote Administrator
• Use the Remote Desktop Connection Application
  • Create a Connection
  • Use a Saved Connection
  • Set the Display
  • Access Local Resources
  • Run a Configuration Program
  • Optimize Performance
• Terminate a Session
  • Use the Start Menu
  • Use the Logoff Utility

Most administration takes place on machines other than the one the administrator uses, which means making and managing a remote connection. The command line offers two ways to obtain a remote connection. For those commands that support it, you can specify which machine to interact with directly at the command line. This book shows several ...