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Connect to your virtual machine through the console in Hyper V

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NOTE:  Before you proceed, your computer’s Remote Desktop Connection client must be up to date. You will need to have at least version 8.1 running.


Updates can be obtained here:


If you would like to connect to your virtual machine through the Service Management Portal’s console, follow the steps below:

NOTE: The virtual machine must be running for you to connect to it.


  1. Click VIRTUAL MACHINES.
 
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  1. Select the name of the virtual machine that you would like to connect to.


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  1. Click CONNECT.
  2. Select Console
 
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  1. Click OK when prompted.


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  1. Click Connect.


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  1. Wait until the console loads.


If successful, you virtual machine console will display in a window.

  1. Press CTRL ALT END to log on.

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  1. Enter the virtual machine's password to log in. (The password word you entered when you first created the virtual machine.)


You will now be logged into your virtual machine.