Following some tips can help you get the most out of server software like Microsoft Windows Server 2008. A server is different from a desktop computer in that applications are not typically run from the server's console. Therefore, it is best to optimize the server so that applications running in the background take priority. To configure the default options for all remote desktop connections to the server, you can simply run tsconfig from a command prompt.
You can mandate RDP client settings for color depth, drive, printer and com port redirections and more this way. The default power plan for Windows Server 2008 is balanced, which is optimized for maximum power efficiency. Therefore, it's recommended that you leave this plan in place, but you should decide based on a server's role and application requirements. You should disable the IE Enhanced Security Configuration before downloading other software like drivers and Firefox. To do this, go to the Server Manager console, and then click Configure IE ESC and turn it off, at least for Administrators.