macOS - Remote Desktop Services/RDS (How To) Access RDS Applications
This article provides instructions for access RDS Applications hosted by Student Affairs IT (SAITS) using Microsoft Remote Desktop 10+
Full-time staff requesting access to RDS Apps must make a request with SAITS. Upon approval the staff member will be added to the appropriate groups to grant access.
Initial Setup:
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Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 Application
Managed devices should have it available in Self Service.
To download the application from the Mac App Store, click the following link: Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 Mac App Store -
Adding a Workspace:
To use RDS you must either be on campus connected to Ethernet, UWMWifi. If off-campus, connect to the GlobalProtect VPN first. -
Launch Microsoft Remote Desktop
Select the Workspaces tab, click the Add Workspace button OR click the plus (+) drop-down menu and select Add Workspace. -
Enter the following workspace URL:
https://sa-rdweb1.ad.uwm.edu - Click Add.
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Enter your User Account in the following format:
ePanther@uwm.edu OR AD\ePanther
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Enter your credentials as follows:
Domain\ePanther (ex: AD\ePanther) -
Double-Click the Application you would like to launch (Ex: EMS).
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Enter your credentials as follows:
Domain\ePanther (ex: AD\ePanther) -
Enter your application related credentials if required.