Manage a remote computer

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

To manage a remote computer

Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
In the console tree, click Computers.

Where?
- Active Directory Users and Computers/domain node/Computers
Or, click the folder that contains the computer you want to manage.
In the details pane, right-click the computer, and then click Manage.

Notes

Performing this task does not require you to have administrative credentials. Therefore, as a security best practice, consider performing this task as a user without administrative credentials.
To open Active Directory Users and Computers, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Active Directory Users and Computers.
Clicking Manage starts Computer Management from which you can administer remote computers. You must have administrative credentials on the local computer to view certain information or to modify computer properties using Computer Management.

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