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<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 powered on.
*The virtual machine must be running a Windows guest OS that has Remote Desktop functionality enabled.  
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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 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.
 
*The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.
 
*The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.
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The virtual machine must be powered on, running a Windows guest OS, and have <span class="uicontrol"><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch"><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Remot</span>e</span></span><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Desktop</span></span></span></span> enabled in the guest OS.
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The virtual machine must have an IP assigned on its network that is accessible by the client.
 
  
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<li>In the '''Download RDP Shortcut File''' pop-up window, click '''Yes'''.</li>
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<li>Save the file.</li>
The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS.
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<li>After locating, double-click the file.</li>
 
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<li>Click '''Connect'''.</li>
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Click <span class="uicontrol">My Cloud</span>.
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In the left pane, click <span class="uicontrol">VMs</span>.
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Select a virtual machine, right-click, and select <span class="uicontrol"><span>Download Windows <span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch"><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Remot</span>e</span></span><span><span class="resultofText" name="resultofMatch">Desktop</span> Shortcut File</span></span></span>.
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In the <span class="uicontrol">Download RDP Shortcut File</span> dialog box, click <span class="uicontrol">Yes</span>.
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Navigate to the location where you want to save the file and click <span class="uicontrol">Save</span>.
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Double-click the file and select <span class="uicontrol">Connect</span>.
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Revision as of 16:34, 19 February 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.
  • The RDP port 3389 must be 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.


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  1. In the Download RDP Shortcut File pop-up window, click Yes.
  2. Save the file.
  3. After locating, double-click the file.
  4. Click Connect.