Connect Laptop To Server Directly

[Bad boy Warrior]

Could someone advise if this is possible please. Could i connect my laptop to my server so that im using the laptops TFT monitor to view my Windows Server 2003 (which is a seperate machine)? now i know some of you are screaming "using Remote Desktop" i know that but ive come across a problem where i needed to log directly into the server to try and resolve the issue but couldnt access it using Remote desktop?

Thanks to all for your continued help

[valter]

I don't think it's possible, but if you have a vga with tv-out then hook it up on tv ...

[MadGutts]

The only way to do this is with either PCanywhere, or VNC.

But you will need to install a copy onto both machines.

Why cant you plug a screen into the server??

[tguy]

Have you tried Remote Desktop in console mode?

Type: Start --> Run --> mstsc -v:<server name or ip address> /F

This will launch Remote Desktop in console mode with a full screen view.

Not sure it will help, but might be worth a try.

[Bad boy Warrior]

The only way to do this is with either PCanywhere, or VNC.

But you will need to install a copy onto both machines.

Why cant you plug a screen into the server??

Ill try that. Thats what i do now but since the screen is real old and heavy i have to get it from another room and then plug it in (yes i know im being lazy)

Have you tried Remote Desktop in console mode?

Type: Start --> Run --> mstsc -v:<server name or ip address> /F

This will launch Remote Desktop in console mode with a full screen view.

Not sure it will help, but might be worth a try.

No ive not tried that but ill try that today - does this allow me to view the screen as if i have a monitor connected to the server?

Thanks

[The-VOICE]

Actually, to use Remote Desktop Connection in console mode to Windows Server 2003 requires the /console switch.