Does Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard only support 1 connected remote administrator

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I can't seem to be able to have multiple administrators connect to Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard. Each time a different administrator logs in, it takes the current session away from the user and gives it to them and boots the original user from the server.

I've also tried connecting 1 instance normally and a 2nd with the /admin flag on remote desktop and that didn't matter either.

Best Answer

Shared accounts are a audit nightmare and security risk. That being said.. If you must use the same account for multiple users

Check the Group Policy for "Restrict each user to a single session setting"

Changes to remote administration in Windows Server 2008

Reconnecting to your existing physical console session is controlled by the "Restrict Terminal Services users to a single remote session" Group Policy setting, available in the Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Terminal Services\Terminal Server\Connections node of the Local Group Policy Editor. You can also configure this setting in the UI by using Terminal Services Configuration. (The Restrict each user to a single session setting appears under Edit settings, in the General section.)

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