RDP to Console

In our line of work, we have to utilize RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) access to client servers. With the limitation of 2 RDP sessions and a console session, it can be hard to juggle access. A trick that was told to me a while ago (and I thought I should pass along) is the ability to RDP to the console of a Windows 2003 Server.

If you "run" this (Start Run) and replace servername with the (surprise...) server name:

mstsc /v:serverName /console

For more information on connecting to a console of shadowing a console session, see:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278845

Thanks,
Mark