Connect to Windows
Using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to connect to a Windows Server
This method of connecting to a Windows Server is preferred because it provides you with a fully functional Windows desktop.
Remote Desktop sessions do not expire unless you log out, but they will end when machines are shelved or rebooted.
- If you use a Windows machine:
Use the Remote Desktop Connection to connect. This software is pre-installed on Windows Desktops. To run it, find Windows Accessories in your list of apps, then click Remote Desktop Connection. - If you use macOS:
Search from Microsoft Remote Desktop at the App Store. it works just like the Remote Desktop Connection in Windows. You can also use rdesktop (see below). Tip: if authentication fails, make sure your software updates are current. - If you use Unix or Linux (or Mac):
You can access the Windows machines by using the cross-platform rdesktop client. If you are running Linux, typically it is part of the distribution. If you prefer to build it yourself, it is available for download from rdesktop.