Mac Windows Linux FNALU
Mac
1. Select Go>Applications>Microsoft Remote Desktop
If you don't see the Microsoft Remote Desktop application, if you have a Fermilab-owned computer, we recommend using the lab's Mac Self Service system to get the latest version. Otherwise, you can download it from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466?mt=12. (Version 8.0.2 or higher required).
2. Create a new session by clicking New.
3. Enter “fermi-elh.fnal.gov” for both the Connection name and PC name fields. Close the window when finished.
4. Double Click on fermi-elh.fnal.gov to establish a Remote Desktop Session.
Note: If you receive a certificate warning, click Continue.
5. Enter your SERVICES username and password, then click OK.
6. Select OK when you are prompted to accept the log-on banner.
7. Enter your SERVICES credentials, then click OK. You should now be logged into eBS.
8. For ease of access in the future, bookmark the Remote Desktop Connection application:
- Select Finder> Applications
- Click and drag the Remote Desktop icon to your taskbar or desktop.
- Alternatively, you can right click on Remote Desktop Connection and choose "Pin to Start Menu."
Windows
1. Windows 7 or Windows 10 users, launch your Remote Desktop Connection client by selecting Start Menu > Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.
( Windows 8 users, launch your Remote Desktop Connection client by selecting Start Menu. Enter the word "Remote" in search box, and hit "Enter." (For Remote Desktop Connection).
2. Enter "fermi-elh.fnal.gov" in the "Computer" box and click "Connect".
3. If you receive the "The identity of the remote computer cannot be verified. Do you want to continue?" message, check the box next to "Don't ask me again," and click "Yes."
4. When you see the "Enter your credentials" dialog box, enter your Services username and password.
If the "Log on to" box does not display "SERVICES\username" already, select "Use another account." In the username field, enter "SERVICES\" followed by your Services username. Then enter your Services password. Click "OK."
5. Select OK when you are prompted to accept the “Notice To Users” banner.
6. You should see the eBS (eMarketplace) sign-in screen. Enter your Services credentials.
7. For ease of access in the future, bookmark the Remote Desktop Connection application.
- Select Start Menu > Programs > Accessories
- Click and drag the Remote Desktop icon to your taskbar or desktop.
- Alternatively, you can right click on Remote Desktop Access and choose "Pin to Start Menu," "Pin to Taskbar," or "Send to" and choose "Desktop (create shortcut)"
8. Once you complete your job, log out of eMarketplace.
Linux
Open a terminal window and run this command: $ rdesktop fermi-elh.fnal.gov -u username -d fermi
Note: Here, username is your Kerberos principal/account name. This command has been tested with rdesktop 1.6.0 and 1.7.2. If you experience any problems connecting to the Windows Terminal Server, please update your RDC client to the most current version in your Linux distribution.
FNALU
Log on to one of the FNALU nodes, export your display, and run the following two commands:
- $ setup rdesktop
- $ rdesktop fermi-elh.fnal.gov &
How to quit your eBS (eMarketplace) Terminal Server session
1. Log off from the eBS application by clicking "Log Off" in the upper-right corner of the eBS page.
2. Quit your RDC client:
- Mac: Click the close button or close the Remote Desktop Client from Finder. When disconnecting from the Terminal Server, you may receive a warning message that says disconnecting will leave programs running on the Terminal Server. This is expected, and you should click "OK" to disconnect.
- Linux: Click the close button.
- Windows: Click the close button.When disconnecting from the Terminal Server, you may receive a warning messsage that says disconnecting will leave programs running on the Terminal Server. This is expected, and you should click "OK" to disconnect.