Environment
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 for Windows 2003
Remote Desktop Connection client (RDC)
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Remote Desktop Connection client (RDC)
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Situation
Symptom:
When using the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Connection client to remote control a Windows 2003 eDirectory server through ndscons.exe, dhost sometimes crashes.
Cause:
ndscons.exe should only be used on console 0
When using the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Connection client to remote control a Windows 2003 eDirectory server through ndscons.exe, dhost sometimes crashes.
Cause:
ndscons.exe should only be used on console 0
Resolution
Connect to the Windows server console session (session 0) with the
/console switch on the command line: mstsc /console
Additional Information
If the eDirectory server needs to be shutdown or restarted you can
use the "Services" utility to stop and start the eDirectory
service.
The /console switch will work for Windows 2003 servers but not on Windows 2000. See MS KB article 311926.
For Windows 2000 it might be better to opt for a third party tool that provides access to the server's console.
The /console switch will work for Windows 2003 servers but not on Windows 2000. See MS KB article 311926.
For Windows 2000 it might be better to opt for a third party tool that provides access to the server's console.