So Many Remote Control Options

Avoid remote administration solutions that impose high CPU overhead. In my experience, for example, a pcAnywhere session can increase processor load by as much as 20 percent.

Choose a remote administration client that lets you control more than one server at once from your desktop. Both VNC's and Terminal Services' client lets you do so.

Choose a small remote administration client. VNC's client fits on a floppy disk, as does Terminal Services' client.

Look for a remote administration solution that lets you use one client to administer all your servers. In a mixed-OS environment, VNC is often the best bet because it provides cross-platform support.