Remote-access Guide

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by Samara Tromp PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do I connect to the desktop central database remotely?

You can use any JDBC tool like PGadmin to connect remotely to the database in the Desktop Central server. Ensure that the computer from which you are trying to establish a remote connection has been granted access before you try connecting to the database

How secure is central hosting?

Central Hosting is extremely secure and backed up daily. As everything is stored at our Data Centre and not on your device, if the device is lost or stolen, your data isn’t. Central Hosting looks, feels and acts like the familiar Windows desktop, through which users can access SIMS/FMS and shared staff documents.

How to connect remotely to computers?

To connect remotely to computers, follow the steps given below: Navigate to Tools -> Remote Control. Click on connect button to establish connection with a remote computer. In case there are multiple users available in the computer, click on the button next to connect, and choose the required user account to take remote control.

How to revoke remote database access in desktop central?

Under Database Settings, click on Remote DB Access. The list of computers that have been granted access would be displayed. Under Actions column , select Revoke Access to revoke the access granted to that particular computer. You have revoked remote access to the database in Desktop Central server.

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What is Remote Access Guide?

The Remote Access guide provides you with an overview of the Remote Access server role in Windows Server 2016, and covers the following subjects:

How to install Remote Access as a LAN router?

To install Remote Access as a LAN router, either use the Add Roles and Features Wizard in Server Manager and select the Remote Access server role and the Routing role service; or type the following command at a Windows PowerShell prompt, and then press ENTER. Install-RemoteAccess -VpnType RoutingOnly.

What is a RAS gateway?

RAS Gateway - Multitenant. You can deploy RAS Gateway as a multitenant, software-based edge gateway and router when you are using Hyper-V Network Virtualization or you have VM networks deployed with virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). With the RAS Gateway, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and Enterprises can enable datacenter and cloud network traffic routing between virtual and physical networks, including the Internet. With the RAS Gateway, your tenants can use point-so-site VPN connections to access their VM network resources in the datacenter from anywhere. You can also provide tenants with site-to-site VPN connections between their remote sites and your CSP datacenter. In addition, you can configure the RAS Gateway with BGP for dynamic routing, and you can enable Network Address Translation (NAT) to provide Internet access for VMs on VM networks.

What is always on VPN?

Always On VPN enables remote users to securely access shared resources, intranet Web sites, and applications on an internal network without connecting to a VPN. For more information, see RAS Gateway and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).

Can you use remote access in Azure?

Using Remote Access in Microsoft Azure is not supported. You cannot use Remote Access in an Azure VM to deploy VPN, DirectAccess, or any other Remote Access feature in Windows Server 2016 or earlier versions of Windows Server. For more information, see Microsoft server software support for Microsoft Azure virtual machines.

How to access remote computer?

There are a couple of ways to access the remote computer. If you logged in to your account in the host program, then you have permanent access which means you can visit the link below to log in to the same account in a web browser to access the other computer.

What is the other program in a host?

The other program, called Viewer, is installed for the client to connect to the host. Once the host computer has produced an ID, the client should enter it from the Connect by ID option in the Connection menu to establish a remote connection to the other computer.

What is Zoho Assist?

Zoho Assist is yet another remote access tool that has a free edition for both personal and commercial use. You can share screens and files, and chat remotely with the other user through a unique session ID and password.

How to connect to a host browser?

To connect to the host browser, sign on to Chrome Remote Desktop through another web browser using the same Google credentials or using a temporary access code generated by the host computer.

How to enable remote desktop access to a computer?

To enable connections to a computer with Windows Remote Desktop, you must open the System Properties settings (accessible via Settings (W11) or Control Panel) and allow remote connections via a particular Windows user.

How does remote utility work?

It works by pairing two remote computers together with an Internet ID. Control a total of 10 computers with Remote Utilities.

What is the easiest program to use for remote access?

AeroAdmin is probably the easiest program to use for free remote access. There are hardly any settings, and everything is quick and to the point, which is perfect for spontaneous support.

What does Desktop Central do when you connect to a remote computer?

When you establish a remote connection, Desktop Central automatically detects the monitors that are available and displays this information on the ActiveX tool bar. You can choose the monitor that you want to view and can switch between the available monitors whenever you want, during the session.

Where to find history of remote connections?

You can also view the history of all the remote connections that have been established, using Desktop Central, in the History tab. The details that you can view are as follows:

How to transfer files to a remote computer?

To transfer files to remote computers, follow the steps given below: Navigate to Tools -> Remote Control. Click Connect against the name of a computer to connect remotely to it. On top of the remote connection screen, click File Transfer. Select the required file from a folder from your computer.

How to connect to a remote computer?

Navigate to Tools -> Remote Control. Click on connect button to establish connection with a remote computer. In case there are multiple users available in the computer, click on the button next to connect, and choose the required user account to take remote control. You have connected remotely to a computer.

What does "logged" mean on desktop central?

Whenever a user establishes a remote connection using Desktop Central, all the events performed on the remote computer are logged . Clicking the icon available beside the computer name will list all the remote access made to that computer with the details of the user and the start/end time.

What is Desktop Central?

Desktop Central has a unique facility to record the remote sessions, administrators can configure the remote control settings like quality of the video, file format type,etc. During the video recording the files are stored in the clients computer and at the end of the session, it will be uploaded to the Desktop Central server. sessions are stored are To record the remote sessions follow the steps mentioned below.

Can the end user disconnect a remote session?

The end user can be also be allowed to disconnect a remote session if necessary. Click here to watch a video:

How to grant access to a remote computer?

Navigate to the Admin tab. Under Database Settings, click on Remote DB Access. Select Grant Access and enter the Remote Computer name to which you want to grant access. When you grant access, it is highly recommended that you check the usage status periodically and revoke the access to the database from users who:

What happens when you grant permission to a user?

When you grant permission, the user will have Read-Only access to the Desktop Central database.

Can you access a database remotely?

In such cases, one can access the database used by Desktop Central to get this information. The database located in Desktop Central server can be accessed remotely. However, not everyone has permission to access the database. Only administrators can grant/revoke access to computers to connect to the database remotely.

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