What is DECS RDS?
The DECS RDS servers provide users with an environment similar to the DECS Public Computer Labs where users can access all of their network files and most of the same software. Use of these servers is available to all engineering users.
Can USB devices be redirected?
Some USB devices may not be properly redirected; it depends on the device and whether or not it requires special drivers. Mac and Linux computers are known to have issues redirecting resources. Please contact the DECS Support Office if you are having issues redirecting a USB device.
Do you need to sign out of RDS?
The RDS servers benefit from a rolling maintenance system, wherein the latest updates are applied behind-the-scenes, and you need only sign out and back in to the RDS system to connect to the most up-to-date server.
How to open a.rdp file?
1. Right click and select Save link as for the .rdp file located below to launch the remote desktop client. Double click the file to open it. 2. Enter the name of the computer you are connecting to followed by either . dhcp.egr.msu.edu or .ad.egr.msu.edu in the box provided and click Connect. 3.
What is a remote desktop gateway?
The Remote Desktop Gateway service allows you to connect to an Engineering Windows computer from anywhere that you have Internet access and an appropriate Remote Desktop client.#N#This will NOT connect you to the DECS Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Servers. Please click here to use the DECS RDS Servers.#N#You will need:
How to install Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac?
Mac: 1. Search the app store and install " Microsoft Remote Desktop ". You will need version 10 with a circle icon. Version 8 with the square icon is old and will not work with the Gateway. 2. Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop client, then click "+" icon at the top and select "Desktop". 3.
Where is the Pulse Secure icon?
Typically in the lower right hand corner of the screen, you will see the Pulse Secure icon in the system tray (you may need to click to expand the system tray to reveal the icon). If you see this icon in bright color, you are connected to the DECS VPN. It can also be used to reconnect to the VPN later instead of going through the VPN webpage.
How to use Pulse Secure on Mac?
In Mac, click the Finder in the upper right corner and search Pulse Secure to reveal the Pulse Secure client, which can then simply be launched. In Windows, either click the Start button, type Pulse Secure , and launch Pulse Secure from the results, or click Start and browse through All Programs or Program Files ...
