Connecting with a Web Browser

Any modern web browser is all that is needed.

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 Microsoft Remote Desktop 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 Microsoft Remote Desktop 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