How to access a Windows (Server/XP/Vista) from Linux

If you use Linux as your primary work station, and need to login to a Windows XP, Windows Server, Windows Vista, or any flavour of Windows machine without installing something like VNC on it, this is the way to do it!

The package you need to install is rdesktop, to install on a Redhat, CentOS, or similar system you can run the following command:

# yum install rdesktop

To access a Windows server run:

# rdesktop 1.1.1.1

Where 1.1.1.1 is the IP or hostname of the server you want to access.

NOTE: You need to have X server running on your computer to do this!

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Installing IIS 7 on Windows 2008 Server

I’ve been testing our Windows 2008, and had a bit of trouble initially trying to figure out how to install IIS 7 on Windows 2008 Server. After a bit of research, I found you need do as follows:

1. Open Server Manager -> Start Menu -> All Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Server Manager
2. Add a Server Role: In the server manager, select Roles. Click “Add Roles”
3. Click Next when you get the Add Roles Wizard.
4. Select Web Server (IIS) from the list of roles.
5. Select the options you wish to install, and click the Add Required Roles Services if/when it pops up.
6. Click next to install.

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Uploading a file in ASP/ASP.NET without using a dll component

We have had a number of customers approach us regarding what method to use for uploading ASP/ASP.NET and decided to find some code which does not require a dll component. We found this useful site: http://www.webconcerns.co.uk/asp/uploadasp/default.asp

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How to enable RDP (remote desktop) on Windows 2003 R2

To enable RDP (remote desktop) on a clean install of Windows 2003 Web/Standard/Enterprise R2 server follow these steps:

1. Start menu -> Control panel
2. Open System
3. Click on the Remote tab.
4. Click Enable Remote Desktop on this computer.

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Does Plesk Support .NET 3.0 or .NET 3.5?

Yes, Plesk does support .NET 3.0 and .NET 3.5. Both 3.0 and 3.5 are just an additional set of libraries on top of .NET 2.

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How to block access from certain IPs in IIS – Windows

You can block access from certain IPs to IIS by going to:

IIS -> Website Properties -> Directory Security tab -> Edit IP Address restrictions

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