RemoteDesktop solution for MinLogon

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I have found that it is not possible to log on with remote Desktop to
MinLogon configuration. This is probably due to that there is no user
accounts in MinLogon.

Does anyone know if there are any other RD solutions that can be set up to
run with MinLogon?

Oyvind
 
Oyvind,
You are right - minlogon doesnt have the notion of user account and it runs
everything under the system account. Even if it is possible to run some 3rd
party tool - I'd be very hesitant to do that due to security risks.

Oren
 
Oyvind,

No, Remote Desktop server won't work on Minlogon.
But ask yourself why would you need RDP to the box? Minlogon is likely to be used with a very GUI richless shell, like CMD or etc.
You may not really need a GUI remote administration for the box.
Also, ask yourself what you really need to perform on the device remotely?
Then it would be easier to find a solution.

E.g.,
- Running some OS commands interactively:
DUA or 3rd party Telnet server or etc. (MS Telnet Server required some components from WinLogon dependencies)
(for Telnet you can always initiate a file copying from another machine over network)
- Copying files, running batch commands, etc.
DUA or 3rd party Telnet server or etc.
- Unlocking OS in case an annoying OS popup or messagebox comes up.
Just disable all OS popups :-) http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/community/community/tips/xp/popups/default.aspx
- Anything else? Let us know here.
 
We are using Xpe on industrial computer running winch control system on
FishingVessels (Trawlers). It is important that the computer boot at fast and
"silent" that is why we thought MinLogon would be a good solution.
RDP will be a good way of assisting our customers if technical problems out
at sea

Oyvind
 
Oyvind,

I completely understand your choice for Minlogon. It is indeed the way to reduce your footprint much.

However, I don't think the customers would like the shell you are going to run under Minlogon. What shell you are planning on using
there, btw?
It is still better, in my opinion, to provide customers of an alternative (non GUI) way to solve technical problems. System restore,
copying/updating files on the box, running other commands - this all can be done via DUA and/or Telnet or similar. For instance, you
can create and provide your customers with a set of DUA scripts that can perform certain admin operations on the image - restore,
copy files, updates, etc.

In any case, you'd need to provide customers with some [good] documentation on how to use the image. I think documenting how and
where on server copy DUA scripts files may be easier than describing what limitations they'd have in Minlogon environment (obviously
not all the commands can be run there).

Just my 2 cents.
 
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