Connect Remote Desktop With Command Line
Easily use command line functions for remote support
Connect more efficiently with remote desktop command line
Sometimes remote tasks can be handled more efficiently without starting a full remote desktop connection. Running scripts or executables in the background, for instance, can help you avoid interfering with the end-user experience. SolarWinds® Dameware® Remote Everywhere (DRE) is a cloud-based remote support solution designed to allow you to use the command line to enable remote desktop connections and speed problem resolution.
Streamline and simplify responsibilities with a powerful and affordable remote support solution
Help reduce your response and connection times with a set of remote support tools allowing you to effectively attend to the needs of your business. Command line capabilities can be fast and flexible, and they use low bandwidth. They’re also invaluable if your graphical environment is currently unresponsive.
With DRE, take advantage of command line capabilities for remote support by using the System Shell as a typical Windows CMD prompt tool or a PowerShell tool. With full admin privileges, you can easily run batch files or scripts for a quick and effective remote support solution.
Resolve problems faster without impacting the end-user experience
DRE provides you with an accessible set of tools designed with the modern IT technician in mind. In addition to allowing you to use the command line to run commands in the background, the software gives you the ability to access idle or powered-down machines and remotely connect with out-of-band devices. You can also collect valuable BIOS, device, and system information (in addition to key Windows logs and updates) for a deeper understanding of network performance and health.
Support critical business goals with a suite of tools designed by working security professionals
DRE includes a variety of in-session, troubleshooting, communication, and administration tools designed to help you maintain optimal health and performance. From clean dashboard design and robust security safeguards to detailed reports and the ability to personalize the software to match your specific company needs, DRE gives IT staff tools to create a more efficient and secure business environment. In addition, a smart reporting system gives insight into team performance and end-user survey data.
Manage your tickets more effectively with a range of remote capabilities
DRE is also designed to offer a smooth and intuitive experience for end users. An intuitive ticketing system ensures swift communication between users and support staff, giving your team real-time visibility into critical and mundane issues across your environment. You can say goodbye to expensive or complicated help desk systems, too—DRE is lightweight and enables you to monitor and track tickets with ease from anywhere you have internet access. Troubleshoot faster and more accurately and keep your end users productive and happy.
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The prompt to enable remote desktop from the command line is mstsc. However, using this command on its own repeatedly can cause Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions to generate multiple (potentially unwanted) instances per user account, which can quickly have a negative effect on remote computers. The way around this is to limit the RDP connection to a locally accessible “console” session, which is done by adding the /console switch to the command:
mstsc /console /V:address
This will open a remote desktop console session via Microsoft Terminal Server Connection to the machine specified in the address field. The /console switch also allows technicians to return to a user session if they already have one running and see what applications are currently running on the server. You can use the command prompt or the Run window to execute mstsc /console.
To learn more about other switches and command line options—such as mstsc /f, which opens sessions in full screen mode—type mstsc /? in the command prompt. You can also open and edit RDP files from the command line by using the mstsc /edit filename.rdp command.
The prompt to enable remote desktop from the command line is mstsc. However, using this command on its own repeatedly can cause Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions to generate multiple (potentially unwanted) instances per user account, which can quickly have a negative effect on remote computers. The way around this is to limit the RDP connection to a locally accessible “console” session, which is done by adding the /console switch to the command:
mstsc /console /V:address
This will open a remote desktop console session via Microsoft Terminal Server Connection to the machine specified in the address field. The /console switch also allows technicians to return to a user session if they already have one running and see what applications are currently running on the server. You can use the command prompt or the Run window to execute mstsc /console.
To learn more about other switches and command line options—such as mstsc /f, which opens sessions in full screen mode—type mstsc /? in the command prompt. You can also open and edit RDP files from the command line by using the mstsc /edit filename.rdp command.
Use the remote desktop command line to quickly access remote devices
Dameware Remote Everywhere
- Take advantage of lightweight, cloud-based remote support tools useful for companies of all sizes.
- Give your team the tools to be more productive and effective when troubleshooting.
- Easily demonstrate how your department is supporting business-critical goals.
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