View source for Remotely connecting to a virtual machine

<div class="Name">You can connect to a virtual machine right from your desktop by using the '''Remote Desktop Connection file'''.<br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div><div class="Name">Requirements:<br/></div><div class="Name"><br/></div>
*The virtual machine must be powered on.
*The virtual machine must be running a Windows guest OS that has Remote Desktop functionality enabled.
*The virtual machine must be on a network that has an assigned IP and is accessible by the client.
*The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.



To set up remote desktop connectivity:



#Log in to Cloudpath.
#Click on the '''My Cloud''' tab.
#In the left pane, locate the '''My Cloud '''section.
#Click '''VMs'''.
#Select a virtual machine, and then right-click your selection.
#Click '''Download Windows Remote Desktop Shortcut File'''.



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<li>In the '''Download RDP Shortcut File''' pop-up window, click '''Yes'''.</li>
<li>Save the file.</li>
<li>After locating, double-click the file.</li>
<li>Click '''Connect'''.</li>
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