Difference between revisions of "Remotely connecting to a virtual machine"
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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. | ||
| − | * | + | *You must have the RDP port 3389 open on the guest OS. |
To set up remote desktop connectivity: | To set up remote desktop connectivity: | ||
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#Log in to Cloudpath. | #Log in to Cloudpath. | ||
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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> | ||
| − | <li> | + | <li>Locate the file and then double-click it. </li> |
<li>Click '''Connect'''.</li> | <li>Click '''Connect'''.</li> | ||
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Revision as of 16:38, 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.
- You must have the RDP port 3389 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.
- In the Download RDP Shortcut File pop-up window, click Yes.
- Save the file.
- Locate the file and then double-click it.
- Click Connect.
