


Before you attempt to connect to UMKC resources remotely, please make sure your operating system (Apple OS X) has all applicable security updates installed. RDS is Microsoft's implementation of thin client architecture, where Windows software, and the entire desktop of the computer running RDS, are made. Remote Desktop Services (RDS), known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and earlier, is one of the components of Microsoft Windows that allow a user to take control of a remote computer or virtual machine over a network connection.

Chrome Remote Desktop has always been a favorite for all remote. If people connect using a VNC viewer, you need to set a password. Click Computer Settings, then select options for your Mac. Select “Only these users,” click the Add button, then select the users who can share your Mac. Select “All users” to let anyone with a user account on your Mac share your screen. The option you want is an orange icon with a computer monitor on it. Note your Computer Name (e.g.Inside the Mac App Store, type 'Microsoft Remote Desktop' into the search bar at the top right hand portion of the window.For Windows 8.1/10, right-click the Start button then select System.For Windows 7, click Start then right-click Computer and select Properties.Click OK and close the Computer Management window.Enter the account username and click OK.In the left pane, navigate to Local Users and Groups > Groups and then double click the Remote Desktop Users group.Click the Windows button to open the Start Menu, then search for and open Computer Management.If the user account being used to remote in does not have Administrator privileges on the computer, then the account will need to be added to the Remote Desktop Users computer group:.Place a check mark next to Remote Desktop under the Domain column and click OK to close the window.Click the Change Settings button and then scroll down in the list to Remote Desktop.Click the Windows button to open the Start Menu, then search for Firewall and open Allow a program through Windows Firewall.These steps need administrator privileges which may require you to contact your CTC or the IT Service Desk.
