Remote Desktop (RDP) Usage

The Remote Desktop feature on Windows allows a graphical connecting to a workstation. Working through a Remote Desktop Connection feels like working in front of a workstation.

Drawbacks

Most features such as sound forwarding and USB forwarding work but performance depends on the network connection to the workstation. If you use a slow Internet connection, expect delays when refreshing screens etc.

Enabling Remote Desktop Connections

Remote Desktop is turned off per default and needs to be turned on by ISG D-ITET. If you require a Remote Desktop connection, please request it via email to support@. Remote Desktop will be enabled for your main login and on one workstation only.

Connect to your managed Windows 10 client

In order to connect to an ISG D-ITET managed Windows 10 workstation or Terminal Server, you will have to connect to ETH via VPN first. VPN allows you to create a secure connection between your pc at home and ETH.

1. Install and run the ETH VPN Client (Cisco AnyConnect)

2. Choose your favourite RDP client:

   • MS Windows command line: mstsc /v:YOUR-ETH-COMPUTER-NAME /f

   • MS Windows GUI: Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> "Remote Desktop Connection" and enter YOUR-ETH-COMPUTER-NAME. After that you have to enter your credentials. Do it like this: d\<username>

   • macOS GUI: "Apple Remote Desktop" available at IT-Shop

   • Linux: Install the package freerdp and make sure it's at least version 2. Older versions won't be able to authenticate properly with the ETH Active Directory. Start freerdp from the terminal with the gollowing command:

     xfreerdp /d:d /u:>ETH username> /v:<Destination PC>.d.ethz.ch
     

     On a managed Linux client you can use the convenient wrapper win.start instead

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