Remote
Remote Desktop Software is about completely taking over a remote PC. This includes the use of the mouse and keyboard. This Microsoft technology allows multiple people to access a computer at the same time. This computer is then called the "Remote." They get this access through a PC called the "Client." The "Remote" and "Client" can be computers of any type, with all kinds of specifications, operating software and hardware.
Operation Remote Computing
Clients gain access to the Remote computer through a password. The Remote sets this password and must be entered on the Client PC during the login procedure. When the login procedure is completed successfully, the user of the Client PC can use and control everything on the Remote computer. Because the Remote PC can be controlled from a distance, no person is needed at the Remote PC. Until the Client logs out there is a connection between Client and Remote of an indefinite duration.
This technology is especially popular among businesses. This is because remote computing allows multiple employees to log on to a single computer at the same time. This work method reduces the workload for the ICT department and the company. Suppose a new program needs to be installed it only needs to be done on the Remote PC. The disadvantage, however, is that if a problem occurs on the Remote computer, all the underlying Client computers are also affected.
Types of Remote Connections
The different ways to establish a Remote connection are:
- LAN: The participating computers are on the same network but have unique names. The Client PC must know the Remote PC's unique network name to connect.
- Internet: For this you need the IP of the Remote and Client PC. In addition, the computers need to pass through the firewall to connect, which is ideal for people working from home, especially in today's corona crisis.
- Dynamic IP on the Internet: IP addresses are made dynamic by most Internet Service Provider. This means they change addresses periodically for better security. Since one does not feel like re-adjusting the Remote and Client PC each time, Dynamic DNS can be used. Dynamic DNS ensures that the Remote PC is given a fixed host name. The host name then redirects to the new IP address.
