Question

how do you connect an ubuntu computer to a windows server on the same lan?

Answer 1

yes u can go to network settings

Answer 2

This isn't as difficult as you might assume. You're probably best to start with the official docs:

https://help.ubuntu.com/10.04/serverguide/C/windows-networking.html
(This link is for 10.04, there are manuals for each version, which do vary.)

Let us know if you get stuck with anything specific.

Answer 3

give me a min

Answer 4

remote desktop connection

Answer 5

If you're talking about remote desktop, use "rdesktop" (might need to be installed first).

If you mean to attach the Windows' drive to your Ubuntu folder, use command "sudo mount.cifs <remotetarget> <dir> -o user=<user>,pass=<password>", where <remotetarget> is the Windows' network address and directory (for example: 192.168.0.1:/C$). replace <user> with your windows username and <password> with windows password for that username. <dir> is a local folder, in your Ubuntu, for example: /home/user/windows.

Answer 6

im using an ubuntu plugged to a windows 7 server, didnt have to do anything, just plugged the cable, it was there O_O