Hardware Know it
You may feel workstation configuration is embedded in your mind-but do you really know? To set worksation remotely, you must have information about the system, such as: is there a USB 2.0? whether the installed drive DVD or CD? Can to write? How the boot sequence, and how do you replace it? What kind of connection is used to back office? Knowing the answers to these questions will make a big difference in managing worksation distance.
Firewall Client Identification and Configuration
If there is a client firewall, make sure you know what you can and can not do. Determine where and by whom the task can be done (and how to disable it). Examples that can be done is to try to download a file or update apps from auto update or some nonstandard sources. Although this method is simple, if all systems can access the update as expected?
Recognize The tissue
Many companies apply the rules to branch away from limiting the amount of traffic for each site, to limit the MAC addresses that can connect to the site. In order to perform the required task in regulating worksation from afar, make sure you know which network traffic is allowed. If possible, also known procedures or parameter to change the required traffic.
Command-line Tool memorized
For those who are its small bandwidth connections, memorizing administrative tasks from the command line can save you time. On Windows XP systems, memorize the following: (i) compmgmt.msc-Computer Management MMC snap-in, the various types of information including the Event Log, Device Manager, and Services. (Ii) Ipconfig-configuration utility for TCP / IP. Some parameters that are commonly used include / release, / renew, / flushdns and / registerdns. (Iii) Shutdown.exe-tool to reboot or shut down the computer. With appropriate permissions, the system can also remotely reboot. (Iv) Use-Net can be used to map (map) drive, or stop authentication mapping.
Center and Bring All When Can
If possible, gather all infrastructure elements workstations in one place. The last thing you want is a small number of file servers scattered diperusahaan you. So for file storage, having a centralized resource for the user branch (remote) is very important. Thus, back-up and security rules for branch users with user center. IT costs will be lower and the administration and access is controlled by a single producer, wherever located. But there should be an exception to the branch with a lot of users because they can satisfy the connection between the two places. If you have branch offices, the user 40 people, for example, the local file server will be more suitable, and back-up over the network to do if time and traffic permitting. Conversely, if it is a store, the user is less than 10 people and only a few computers, you can centralize and integrate.
Distribution via the Internet
For branch locations, go to the Internet rather than using VNP or wide area connection. For example, suppose you need to install a large pack sirvice operating system for the branch. If you are looking for a download of 300 MB, the installation is not possible in most of the remote connection. Certain administrative tool can distribute packets through the Internet to help remote locations and laptop users when their time is not in the center. For example, when a remote workstation (including laptops) are to receive the package via the internet, iPass can provide download speeds.
Prepare an alternative tool
We all used to use the tools available and we like. For Windows XP, we usually use Remote Desktop. But in a situation where we can not use Remote Desktop what do you do? Prepare an alternative tool to access the client system, if needed. Some examples are (i) DameWare offer push-install and remotely via TCP / IP. (Ii)-remote VNC client. Can be used as an alternative connection and run the VNC service if needed. (Iii) LogMeln.com-provide a lot of help in the internet connection to the client; able to work on most proxy configurations.
Make sure the OS is consistent
To set the workstation remotely effective without increasing costs, has the same platform is a must. There is no harm in delaying the implementation of a new platform for maintaining consistency of administration and support. If there are two platforms are used, each platform must be done thoroughly. Therefore, it has a list of workstation hardware inventory also instrumental in getting IT more efficient.
Limit the scope
This is not the actions of a technical nature, but for remote workstations, you must determine what to do as an administrator. Suppose you have a number of branch offices equipped with standard devices. This device inventory includes workstations or laptops, laser printers for all of the local system, and the network connection to the central office. One day, you got a question from a branch office, "Bisahkah we get a printer that can scan or fax? '. This is a critical issue as they pass through the scope of a "normal"-and they will suffer because you, as the administrator who is responsible for the device driver to be away from the location. The device used was also started inconsistent. Having the ability to scan a fax is not a bad thing-but branches should understand that requesting a function beyond that normally cost money-and could cost more than the asking price.
