macOS - Remote Desktop Services/RDS (How To) Access RDS Applications

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:

1. 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

   

2. 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.

3. Launch Microsoft Remote Desktop
   Select the Workspaces tab, click the Add Workspace button OR click the plus (+) drop-down menu and select Add Workspace.

   

4. Enter the following workspace URL:
       https://sa-rdweb1.ad.uwm.edu

5. Click Add.

   

6. Enter your User Account in the following format:
       ePanther@uwm.edu OR AD\ePanther
       

   

7. Enter your credentials as follows:
       Domain\ePanther (ex: AD\ePanther)

8. Double-Click the Application you would like to launch (Ex: EMS).

   

9. Enter your credentials as follows:
       Domain\ePanther (ex: AD\ePanther)

   

10. Enter your application related credentials if required.