How to Connect with a Windows Server Via Terminal Access
Connecting with a Windows server via terminal gives you better connectivity but still this procedure is tricky. However, with required information and proper access you can ensure that Windows connects with the server via terminal successfully. Though many say it is an open violation of code rights but still this procedure is successfully giving results with its greater connectivity. When it comes to connectivity, Windows and Linux have great compatibility and various options of working together. While using Linux, you can use rdesktop program or if you are using Windows PC, you can use Remote Desktop Protocol to get greater connectivity.
Instructions
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Make-sure rdesktop is installed
If you are using a Linux program, you need to make sure that rdesktop is properly installed on your machine. Though most computers which have Linux operating system, they already have rdesktop installed on it but still if you need to install in externally, you should install it before going further into the connecting process. -
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Browse properties
If you are using Windows PC, you should look in to its properties. Browse from the system and locate where its properties are located. If you face any difficulty to locate Windows properties, go to start button and click on the control panel and see which properties you need to connect further. -
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Allowing users to connect remotely
Make sure that you are allowing connectivity for remote users. This will ensure that the remote desktop protocol will respond to the request for connectivity. -
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Setting up authorized user
Setting up authorized users is also a very good idea. After selecting remote users’ button, you need to set up one by one those that will be authorized users. Windows XP PC and local PC are automatically authorized on the PC. -
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Opening up the bash terminal
Setting up authorize user will further allow you to opening up the bash terminal. You will find it in the Gnome and KDE interfaces. -
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Typing the command "rdesktop [IP]
Typing the command "rdesktop [IP] and IP address of windows will also help you connect with a Windows server via terminal. For opening the connectivity, type the required command. The opening of command will prompt the start, run, type "CMD" and press Enter to complete the connectivity. -
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Assistance:
If you need further assistance then it will be a good idea that you go online and search through the various websites and forums that specialise in connecting with a Windows Server via terminal access.
