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*The virtual machine must be running a Windows guest OS that has Remote Desktop functionality enabled.
 
*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 virtual machine must be on a network that has an assigned IP and is accessible by the client.
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*The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.
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#Click on the '''My Cloud''' tab.
 
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#In the left pane, locate the '''My Cloud '''section.
 
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<li>In the '''Download RDP Shortcut File''' pop-up window, click '''Yes'''.</li>
 
<li>In the '''Download RDP Shortcut File''' pop-up window, click '''Yes'''.</li>
 
<li>Save the file.</li>
 
<li>Save the file.</li>
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<li>After locating, double-click the file.</li>
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<li>Locate the file and then double-click it.</li>
 
<li>Click '''Connect'''.</li>
 
<li>Click '''Connect'''.</li>
 
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Latest revision as of 09:18, 10 March 2014

You can connect to a virtual machine right from your desktop by using the Remote Desktop Connection file.


Requirements:

  • 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.
  • You must have the RDP port 3389 open on the guest OS.


To set up remote desktop connectivity:


  1. Log in to CloudPath.
  2. Click on the My Cloud tab.
  3. In the left pane, locate the My Cloud section.
  4. Click VMs.
  5. Select a virtual machine, and then right-click your selection.
  6. Click Download Windows Remote Desktop Shortcut File.


Setup remote connectivity.PNG



  1. In the Download RDP Shortcut File pop-up window, click Yes.
  2. Save the file.
  3. Locate the file and then double-click it.
  4. Click Connect.
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