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How do I remote into the RDS terminal server?

Updated on Feb 24, 2022

The following will walk you through how to access RDS terminal server.

If you are off campus, please make sure you have installed the Pulse Secure VPN first before continuing. If you have not installed the Global Protect VPN on your personal windows machine, please click here.

2. Type in "Remote Desktop" and Remote Desktop Connection should pop up.

3. In the "Computer" field enter rds.ua.lan and then click on connect .

You will need the "ua\" prefix in front of the username to log in correctly. Note the example at the bottom.

5. A message will show up about the certificate to the RDS terminal server. Click on "Yes".

You may check "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" to avoid this message in the future.

6. The RDS terminal server window will now be maximized automatically. You should be able to work in its environment.

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How do I remote into the RDS terminal server?

2. Type in "Remote Desktop" and Remote Desktop Connection should pop up.

3. In the "Computer" field enter rds.ua.lan and then click on connect .

5. A message will show up about the certificate to the RDS terminal server. Click on "Yes".

6. The RDS terminal server window will now be maximized automatically. You should be able to work in its environment.

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