Accessing the remote desktops Make sure you are connected to NTNUs network. For windows: search for "Tilkobling til eksternt skrivebord" and open. Try connecting to " iimtmal2.marin.ntnu.no ", each remote desktop only support up to 5 users, try "iimtmal3" or "iimtmal5" if you are having issues.
Full Answer
First: Connect via VPN
If you are not directly connected to NTNU's network, you do not have automatic access to the servers -- this is for security purposes. However, you can connect by using VPN (Virtual Personal Network). VPN installation and setup.
Username
Enter win-ntnu-no\ yourusername and then your password in the second box (Your NTNU username and password).
Known problems
Time out: The connection has a tendency to disconnect after a while. You just have to create a little activity on the drive which should result in a new connection. This tendency to disconnect may cause problems if you are working with Microsoft Office files on the network.