Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 lets you to administer ISA Server computers from other computers. You can perform all ISA Server administrative tasks remotely from one of the following configurations:
- A computer that is running a Terminal Services client, such as a Remote Desktop Connection.
- A remote computer that is running Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
You can also manage several ISA Server computers from a single ISA Server computer.
Typically, your ISA Server computer will be stored in a central location with other corporate servers. This location is generally not near your office location. You may have to remotely administer ISA Server 2004 in the following scenarios:
- You want to administer ISA Server from a home computer or from another computer on the same network as the ISA Server computer.
- You provide consulting services to customers who are using ISA Server to help secure networks. You are responsible for maintaining and monitoring these ISA Server computers.
- You want to manage several ISA Server computers that are located on various networks.
Remote Administration of ISA Server 2004 discusses these scenarios.