Remote Management Planning Process

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

To produce an effective remote management plan, you need to determine which servers to manage and when to manage them remotely or locally, the tools to use, the required supporting hardware components and configurations, network and security considerations and remediation, and whether and how to deploy Windows Server 2003 remotely. These factors are included in the process presented here. Figure 5.1 illustrates the steps in the remote management planning process.

Figure 5.1   Planning Remote Management