Difference between revisions of "Connect to Windows"
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Remote Desktop sessions do not expire, but they will end when machines are rebooted during down times. | Remote Desktop sessions do not expire, but they will end when machines are rebooted during down times. | ||
− | * '''If you use a Windows machine''':<br />Use the Remote Desktop Connection (older name Terminal Services Client) to connect to a login machine. This software is pre-installed with Windows XP and Vista. To run it, click Start, then All Programs | + | * '''If you use a Windows machine''':<br />Use the Remote Desktop Connection (older name Terminal Services Client) to connect to a login machine. This software is pre-installed with Windows XP and Vista. To run it, click <tt>Start</tt>, then <tt>All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection</tt>. Otherwise you need to [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/tools/rdclientdl.mspx download the client] before you can use it. |
*''' If you use Mac OS X v.10.4.9 or later''':<br />Use the free download from http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.mspx. Works just like the Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP. You can also use rdesktop (see below). Tip: if authentication fails, make sure your software updates are current. | *''' If you use Mac OS X v.10.4.9 or later''':<br />Use the free download from http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.mspx. Works just like the Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP. 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''':<br />You can access the login 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 http://www.rdesktop.org/. Executables for old versions are available from http://www.jacco2.dds.nl/rdesktop/index.html. | *''' If you use Unix or Linux or Mac''':<br />You can access the login 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 http://www.rdesktop.org/. Executables for old versions are available from http://www.jacco2.dds.nl/rdesktop/index.html. |
Revision as of 19:16, 17 September 2015
Using Remote Desktop Connection to connect to winlogin
This method of connecting to winlogin is preferred because it provides you with a fully functional Windows desktop. At the login screen, if the domain is specified, it should be set to CTC_ITH, not the local name of the machine to which you are connecting.
- Remote Desktop Connect Details:
Remote Desktop sessions do not expire, but they will end when machines are rebooted during down times.
- If you use a Windows machine:
Use the Remote Desktop Connection (older name Terminal Services Client) to connect to a login machine. This software is pre-installed with Windows XP and Vista. To run it, click Start, then All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection. Otherwise you need to download the client before you can use it. - If you use Mac OS X v.10.4.9 or later:
Use the free download from http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.mspx. Works just like the Remote Desktop Connection in Windows XP. 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 login 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 http://www.rdesktop.org/. Executables for old versions are available from http://www.jacco2.dds.nl/rdesktop/index.html.