SMUS Virtual Desktop - Revision history

Robert.przybylski: /* Macintosh, iOS, or Android */

2018-08-21T15:47:31Z

Macintosh, iOS, or Android

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	* Go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client		* Go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client
	** https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-10/id1295203466?mt=12 Microsoft RDP Client for Mac]		** [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-10/id1295203466?mt=12 Microsoft RDP Client for Mac]
	** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id714464092 Microsoft RDP Client for iOS] (iPad, iPhone, iPod)		** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id714464092 Microsoft RDP Client for iOS] (iPad, iPhone, iPod)
	** [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android Microsoft RDP Client for Android]		** [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android Microsoft RDP Client for Android]

Robert.przybylski: /* Macintosh, iOS, or Android */

2018-08-21T15:46:18Z

Macintosh, iOS, or Android

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	* Go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client		* Go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client
	** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/~~id715768417~~ Microsoft RDP Client for Mac]		** https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-10/id1295203466?mt=12 Microsoft RDP Client for Mac]
	** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id714464092 Microsoft RDP Client for iOS] (iPad, iPhone, iPod)		** [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id714464092 Microsoft RDP Client for iOS] (iPad, iPhone, iPod)
	** [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android Microsoft RDP Client for Android]		** [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android Microsoft RDP Client for Android]

Chris.kloosterman: /* Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install */

2016-10-03T22:13:52Z

Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install

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	=== Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install ===		=== Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install ===

	You will need to upgrade the version of Mac OS X running on your computer. This is generally a good idea anyway, as only 10.10 and above are receiving security updates now.		You will need to upgrade the version of Mac OS X running on your computer. This is generally a good idea anyway, as only 10.10 (Yosemite) and above are receiving security updates now.

	Instructions on how to install the free upgrade are available on [http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/ the Apple website]		Instructions on how to install the free upgrade are available on [http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/ the Apple website]

	If your Mac can't run 10.9 or above, it's time to throw it away and buy a new one.		If your Mac can't run 10.9 or above, it's time to throw it away and buy a new one.

Chris.kloosterman: /* Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install */

2016-10-03T22:13:35Z

Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install

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	=== Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install ===		=== Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install ===

	You will need to upgrade the version of Mac OS X running on your computer. This is generally a good idea anyway, as only 10.9 and above are receiving security updates now.		You will need to upgrade the version of Mac OS X running on your computer. This is generally a good idea anyway, as only 10.10 and above are receiving security updates now.

	Instructions on how to install the free upgrade are available on [http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/ the Apple website]		Instructions on how to install the free upgrade are available on [http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/ the Apple website]

	If your Mac can't run 10.9 or above, it's time to throw it away and buy a new one.		If your Mac can't run 10.9 or above, it's time to throw it away and buy a new one.

Chris.kloosterman at 22:21, 6 September 2016

2016-09-06T22:21:49Z

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	It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!		It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!

	== ~~New for September 2014~~ ==		== How to Log out ==

	The virtual desktop is now based on the Windows 8.1 experience. Everything should work mostly the same as you're used to, but the start button will bring you to a different apps view that works better on tablets and touch devices.

	'''The hardest part is figuring out how to log out'''. The best two ways to do this are:		'''The hardest part is figuring out how to log out'''. The best two ways to do this are:

Chris.kloosterman: /* Frequently Asked Questions */

2016-02-11T22:01:38Z

Frequently Asked Questions

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	== Frequently Asked Questions ==		== Frequently Asked Questions ==

	=== Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.7 to install ===		=== Installing RDP Client on Mac says it needs Mac OS X 10.9 to install ===

	You will need to upgrade the version of Mac OS X running on your computer. This is generally a good idea anyway, as only 10.7 and above are receiving security updates now.		You will need to upgrade the version of Mac OS X running on your computer. This is generally a good idea anyway, as only 10.9 and above are receiving security updates now.

	Instructions on how to install the free upgrade are available on [http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/ the Apple website]		Instructions on how to install the free upgrade are available on [http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/ the Apple website]

	If your Mac can't run 10.7 or above, it's time to throw it away and buy a new one.		If your Mac can't run 10.9 or above, it's time to throw it away and buy a new one.

Chris.kloosterman at 17:28, 2 October 2015

2015-10-02T17:28:59Z

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop. ~~'''These instructions have changed since last year and your previous setup will no longer work.'''~~		Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop.

	It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!		It can be used to 'log in' to a SMUS computer no matter where you are, or what type of device you are using. You will have access to your regular network drives - such as your H: drive, and all SMUS programs (even if they are not installed on your own device). It's as if you are sitting at a school machine!
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	'''Please follow these instructions ON the device you are using:'''		'''Please follow these instructions ON the device you are using:'''

	=== Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista ===		=== Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista ===

	* Click on this link: [https://secure.smus.ca/rdp_files/SMUS_Virtual_Desktop.rdp SMUS Virtual Desktop] and run the file it downloads		* Click on this link: [https://secure.smus.ca/rdp_files/SMUS_Virtual_Desktop.rdp SMUS Virtual Desktop] and run the file it downloads

Chris.kloosterman: /* How to use Virtual Desktop */

2014-09-03T17:30:21Z

How to use Virtual Desktop

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	** Password: your SMUS password		** Password: your SMUS password
	* Tap DesktopFarm to log in		* Tap DesktopFarm to log in
	* If you are prompted to accept a certificate for smus.ca, choose "always trust ~~smus.ca"~~ and continue		* If you are prompted to accept a certificate for smus.ca or desktopbroker.smus.local, choose '''always trust''' and continue

	Once you have set up the Remote Resources section, you can skip straight to tapping on DesktopFarm in the future.		Once you have set up the Remote Resources section, you can skip straight to tapping on DesktopFarm in the future.

Chris.kloosterman at 21:11, 2 September 2014

2014-09-02T21:11:09Z

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	* Choose "Remote Resources" or "Add remote resources". Depending on your device, you may need to click on a toolbar button or drop down a selection at the top of the screen.		* Choose "Remote Resources" or "Add remote resources". Depending on your device, you may need to click on a toolbar button or drop down a selection at the top of the screen.
	* Enter the following settings:		* Enter the following settings:
	** URL: https://desktop.smus.ca/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx ('''you ~~can~~ copy and paste this into the URL field''')		** URL: https://desktop.smus.ca/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx ('''you must copy and paste this into the URL field''')
	** User name: user.name (your SMUS username)		** User name: user.name (your SMUS username)
	** Password: your SMUS password		** Password: your SMUS password

Chris.kloosterman at 21:10, 2 September 2014

2014-09-02T21:10:58Z

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	* Choose "Remote Resources" or "Add remote resources". Depending on your device, you may need to click on a toolbar button or drop down a selection at the top of the screen.		* Choose "Remote Resources" or "Add remote resources". Depending on your device, you may need to click on a toolbar button or drop down a selection at the top of the screen.
	* Enter the following settings:		* Enter the following settings:
	** URL: https://desktop.smus.ca/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx (you can copy and paste this into the URL field)		** URL: https://desktop.smus.ca/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx ('''you can copy and paste this into the URL field''')
	** User name: user.name (your SMUS username)		** User name: user.name (your SMUS username)
	** Password: your SMUS password		** Password: your SMUS password