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Mac users work in their native Unix environment are familiar with using the terminal to SSH into their Linux-based servers. When using a Mac to log into a Windows environment, or vice versa, the task is performed differently. Window machines use a different protocol, one aptly named RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). For our tutorial, we’ll explore how to use your Mac to connect to a Windows server. Let’s get started!
Pre-flight
- Mac OS X El Capitan – Version 10.11.16 and above
- Windows VPS Server 2016 and it’s IP address
For here, you can close out the App Store. To access the newly downloaded app, click the the grey 'Launchpad' icon in the Dock. Click the Microsoft Remote Desktop app icon to open the app. Original product version: Windows 10 - all editions, Windows Server 2012 R2 Original KB number: 187614. If an unlicensed client connects to a Terminal Server for the first time, the Terminal Server issues the client a temporary Terminal Server Client Access License (CAL) token. Access your desktop using a standard RDP Client software. Share and Exchange. Share local files, print documents, copy and paste. Learn more Terminal Server. Concurrent Users. Allow multiple users to access your server concurrently. Access Management. Manage access permissions and monitor user sessions. Products; Remote.
Step 1: Open Finder >> Applications >> App Store. We’ll be going to the App Store to download Microsoft Remote Desktop.
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Step 2. Use the search bar to locate Microsoft’s Remote Desktop. Select Get >> Install App. After installed, click on the Microsoft Remote Desktop icon in your Applications folder.
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Step 3: Launch the app by finding it in your Applications folder.
Using the RDP resource sharing, you can access local data from a remote server. This feature allows you to open local files on a server, or copy remote files to a local device. A system administrator can disable this feature to prevent data leakage. System Requirements. MacOS 10.12 Sierra or later. 64bit Intel-based Mac computer. Step Four – Connect to the Terminal Server. Lastly, you’ll need to connect to the terminal server. To do so: Connect to the Internet. Start RDP client as above Ensure that you have the correct address loaded to the right of the word Computer Click on connect; After a brief delay you should get a Windows login box. After logging in to the.
Step 4: For our connection select + New and fill out the information in the highlighted boxes for the Windows server.Connection Name: A nickname to identify this connection
PC Name: Window’s server IP address
User Name: Administrator
It seems counter-intuitive but close the edit window to save the settings. Immediately, you’ll see the server show up in our My Desktops list.
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Step 5: Click on the server name to connect to your Windows environment. If all the information was correctly entered you’ll see the Window’s environment with the familiar Windows desktop background.
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