Remote Desktop Services - macOS

    If Tech Advantage manages your computer, your applications will be automatically provisioned and available within the Work Resources folder on your start menu. However, suppose you're connecting from a personal computer or an unmanaged device. You may follow the instructions below to seamlessly configure your computer to integrate with subscribed remote applications and desktops.

    1. Download and install Microsoft Remote Desktop. from the Mac App Store.  Note: Version 10.9.5 has been confirmed to work properly.
    2. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop.
    3. Select 'Preferences' from the dropdown menu in the upper-left corner.
    4. Switch to the 'User Accounts' tab.
    5. Add a new user account with the following details:
      • Username: <enter your User logon name / pre-Windows 2000 logon name>
      • Password: <enter your password>
      • Optionally, enter a friendly name, such as 'MyCloudServer.info'
    6. Close the 'Preferences' window.
    7. Click 'Add Workspace' and enter your email address or the workspace URL: https://MCSRDS01.C1.MyCloudServer.info:10022/RDWeb/Feed/webfeed.aspx
    8. From the 'User account' dropdown, select the credentials you added in the previous step.
    9. Click the 'Add' button to finish adding the required configuration.
    10. Double-click on one of the hosted applications.
    11. If you receive a certificate warning screen, click the 'Show Certificate' button, expand the 'Trust' section, then change 'When using this certificate' to 'Always Trust'. Enter your computer password to confirm.
    12. Verify that the remote app opens successfully. You are now ready to use Microsoft Remote Desktop!

    You will find the subscribed remote applications and remote desktops within the Microsoft Remote Desktop application on your computer. To open an application, simply double-click on the icon.
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