Connecting with a Web Browser (for AVD Environments Only)

This connection method applies only to AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop) environments.
Any modern web browser can be used to connect.

Instructions for connecting to AVD reservations.

Connecting with Remote Desktop (RDP)

A Remote Desktop Connection client is needed to connect to resources using RDP. Most Linux systems and all on-prem Windows systems can be connected to using RDP.

• Windows – Remote Desktop Connection is included in Windows
• Mac OS X and iOS – Install Windows App from the Apple App Store
• Linux – There are a few clients available. Most Linux distos will at least include either Remmina or FreeRDP.
• Chrome OS – Install Windows App from the Google Play Store

Instructions on connecting to remote resources using RDP

Connecting with Secure Shell (SSH)

• Windows – Putty is a great and lightweight ssh client.
  • http://www.putty.org
  • Windows also has OpenSSH built in that can be installed under Settings->Apps & features and then used from Command Prompt
    • Enter: ssh <yourusername>@<IP address provided on "Connect page">
• Mac OS X – a native ssh client is available in the OS. Open the Terminal app:
  • Enter: ssh -X <yourusername>@<IP address provided on "Connect page">
• Linux – a native ssh client is available in the OS. Open a terminal window:
  • Enter: ssh -X <yourusername>@<IP address provided on "Connect page">
• Chrome OS – there are multiple SSH clients available for Chrome OS on the Google Play Store
  • Light weight clients
    • Termius
  • Heavier weight clients (includes bash, ssh client, other applications,
    etc)
    • Termux