Remotely accessing computer labs


OVERVIEW

Target audience: Students, faculty and staff members 

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NOTE:

Students may have restricted access to select classrooms and computer labs.

The Computer lab availability and reporting service allows you to locate available workstations in classrooms and labs where specialized software is installed. Once an available workstation is located, remote access can be facilitated using Microsoft Remote Desktop.

This article provides instructions for remotely accessing computer labs.

In this article:

Prerequisites

Locating & connecting to an available computer lab

      1. Connect to VPN.
      2. Visit: McGill AnyDesk
      3. Click on the tab of Faculty you want to connect to (in this example, the Faculty of Management is selected).
      4. Select a lab (In this example: Armstrong 070, 075).



      5. Click the Connect link on one of the available computers. If necessary, use the filters to list only available computers.



      6. Download the connection file when prompted.
        • Windows
          • Double-click (or click) the downloaded file to open it
        • Mac OS
          • Open Microsoft Remote Desktop
          • Choose Connections > Import from RDP file, then browse to the file downloaded in Step 5

            Connections

          • Double click the imported computer to connect to it

            Imported Computer

      7. If prompted, click Connect.

        Note: If you get a security warning, please accept or click Continue or Yes to move on. It is a safe connection despite the warning.

      8. At the logon prompt, you will be required to connect with your credentials. You will connect using your McGill Username and Password.
      9. When your lab or class has ended, Sign out of your session by right clicking the Start menu, choosing Shut down or sign out > Sign out.

        Sign out

      ** IMPORTANT **

      • Data will be removed from these computers regularly. Do not save data on the remote computer!
      • Sign out when your session has ended.
      • If you go over your allotted time, you will be automatically signed out.
      • Some computers are reserved for specific classes and labs. If you get the following error, please try connecting to a computer in a different lab or classroom.

        Remote Desktop

       

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