I've got an installation of Windows Server 2008 (not R2), and I was previously running Remote Desktop via the Terminal Services 120 day free license. That has since expired, and I un-installed the Terminal Services Role, I also believe that you are able to run two instances of remote desktop without needing to pay for the terminal services licence (all I really want is one).
I am unable to remote desktop to the machine, and am not sure where the problem lies… I know that the firewall has been turned off (and port 3389 is open), and I've enabled Remote Desktop under the system properties.
I am using the Remote Desktop Connection for Mac client from within the network, and the message I get is: "You were disconnected from the Windows-based computer because of network problems". When I try using "telnet [server IP] 3389" the response is "Trying [server IP]… Connection refused, unable to connect to remote host". I never make it to a login screen.
Can anyone help point me in the right direction to figure out how to get the Remote Desktop on the machine?
Best Answer
Remote Desktop Services is not called Remote Desktop Services in W2K8, it's called Terminal Services. Check for the existence of the Terminal Services service and make sure it's started.
User session host mode and management mode both use the same underlying service and protocol; TS service in W2K8 or RDS service in W2K8R2 and the RDP protocol, the difference is in the mode of operation and in the license requirements.