Remote Desktop Services (RDS) - macOS
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:
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.
