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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Here are the instructions for using the SMUS virtual desktop. | 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! | ||
== | == How to Log out == | ||
'''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'''. | |||
# Right click the start button, then choose Shut down or sign out -> Sign out | # Right click the start button, then choose Shut down or sign out -> Sign out | ||
# Click the start button, click and drag downwards, click your name, then click Sign Out | |||
# Click the start button, click | |||
== How to use Virtual Desktop == | == How to use Virtual Desktop == | ||
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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 | ||
* Check the box "Don't ask me again for remote connections from this publisher" and click Connect | * Check the box "Don't ask me again for remote connections from this publisher" and click Connect | ||
* Sign in using your regular SMUS username/password | * Sign in using your regular SMUS username/password | ||
* To use the program repeatedly, save the | * To use the program repeatedly, save the SMUS Virtual Desktop file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time | ||
=== Macintosh, iOS, or Android === | === Macintosh, iOS, or Android === | ||
* 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/ | ** [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] | ** [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] | ||
* Run the RD Client app on your device | * Run the RD Client app on your device | ||
* 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 | ** 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 | ||
* Tap DesktopFarm to log in | * Tap DesktopFarm to log in | ||
* 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. | ||
== Frequently Asked Questions == | |||
=== 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 (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] | |||
If your Mac can't run 10.9 or above, it's time to throw it away and buy a new one. | |||
Latest revision as of 07:47, 21 August 2018
Introduction
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!
How to Log out
The hardest part is figuring out how to log out. The best two ways to do this are:
- Right click the start button, then choose Shut down or sign out -> Sign out
- Click the start button, click and drag downwards, click your name, then click Sign Out
How to use Virtual Desktop
Please follow these instructions ON the device you are using:
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista
- Click on this link: SMUS Virtual Desktop and run the file it downloads
- Check the box "Don't ask me again for remote connections from this publisher" and click Connect
- Sign in using your regular SMUS username/password
- To use the program repeatedly, save the SMUS Virtual Desktop file from the above link, then run the file from your Downloads folder to launch it any time
Macintosh, iOS, or Android
- Go to the following link and install the Microsoft RDP client
- Microsoft RDP Client for Mac
- Microsoft RDP Client for iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod)
- Microsoft RDP Client for Android
- Run the RD Client app on your device
- 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:
- 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)
- Password: your SMUS password
- Tap DesktopFarm to log in
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 (Yosemite) and above are receiving security updates now.
Instructions on how to install the free upgrade are available on 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.