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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:
- 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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The virtual machine must be powered on, running a Windows guest OS, and have RemoteDesktop 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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The RDP port 3389 must be open on the guest OS. |
Procedure
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Click My Cloud. |
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In the left pane, click VMs. |
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Select a virtual machine, right-click, and select Download Windows RemoteDesktop Shortcut File. |
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In the Download RDP Shortcut File dialog box, click Yes. |
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Navigate to the location where you want to save the file and click Save. |
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Double-click the file and select Connect. |
