Re: Security by Lanwench
Lanwench
Fri Jun 18 10:44:17 CDT 2004
Thomas Kroljic wrote:
> Lanwench
> What do you mean "if they only use Terminal Services"?
>
> Currently, all remote users log into the Terminal Services to run
> applications (Access Databases, Quickbooks...). There are a couple of
> subdirectories on the TS machine that are setup as "shared".
>
> Is there a way to stop them from copying data files and executables
> from the TS box to their local PC?
If you don't use RDPCLip they can't do this now as it is, as far as I know.
Local drive redirection isn't available in TS for W2000. If they have a mail
client on the TS box they could email themselves whatever they want, note...
>
> Thank you,
> Thomas J. Kroljic
>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in
> message news:uGxs%231TVEHA.2944@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Thomas Kroljic wrote:
>>> I work in an SBS2000 environment with 2 additional servers acting as
>>> Terminal Servers. My primary duty is database programming but the
>>> owner looks to me for Networking help (very small business - 15
>>> users). He recently asked me if there is a way to stop users from
>>> copying software from the file server to their local PC. This is
>>> primarily for remote users who connect from home via VPN.
>>> The user would still need the ability to run applications and modify
>>> data, but the owner wants to ensure that those users working from
>>> home do not copy software and data files from the server to their
>>> home PC.
>>
>> Not really possible unless you use only Terminal Services for them,
>> as far as I can imagine.
>>>
>>> Not being a network/security expert, I thought I'd post the question
>>> to the experts on SBS2000. I am somewhat familiar with SBS2000 (a
>>> little knowledge can be dangerous!).
>>>
>>> If someone can point me in the right direction, I'd greatly
>>> appreciate it.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Thomas J. Kroljic