Remote working tips and tricks

12 Nov 2016

remote working

Bunch of configuration tips that make remoting to the servers more pleasant.

Disable annoying Server Manager window on Windows Server 2008

disable server manager window

Disable annoying Server Manager window on Windows Server 2012

disable server manager window

Enable remote desktop on all screens and hide blue connection bar from the top.

Remote Resktop Display configuration

To get back to your desktop when you don't have the connection bar use Ctrl+Alt+Pause/Break. On laptops that don't have the Pause/Break key you can use Ctrl+Alt+Fn+B it apparently works on dell and lenovo PCs. You can also use Ctrl+Alt+Home to show the connection bar.

On remote desktop Ctrl+Alt+Delete shourtcut is replaced with Ctrl+Alt+End

other shourtcuts can be found here


Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent my employer's view in any way.