Create a new connection with the Remote Desktops snap-in

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To create a new connection

Open Remote Desktops snap-in.
In the console tree, right-click Remote Desktops.
Click Add new connection....
In the Add New Connection dialog box, in Server name or IP address, type the name or TCP/IP address of the server. Click Browse to look for a server.
Optionally, in Connection Name, type a friendly name for this connection.
Uncheck Connect to console if you do not want to connect to the console session on the server.

Important
- A connection to the console session always provides a full desktop session, just as you would see if you were logged on to the server locally. If you want to start a specific program on connection to the server, you must uncheck Connect to console ands specify a program path and file name on the Other tab.
Optionally, In Logon information, supply the User name, Password and Domain for automatic logon to the server. Click OK.

Notes

To open Remote Desktops, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Remote Desktops.
Depending on the configuration of the Terminal server, you might be prompted to supply your password upon connection even if you specify it in the Add New Connection dialog box.

Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.