Remote Desktop Guide
Remote Desktop Connection General Use Guide
Remote Desktop is a powerful tool allowing a user to run their work machine remotely. This enables the user to run all their work applications while at home. If the user has Windows at home the client software is already installed. If not, it must be installed from the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com and search for remote desktop client).
Connect to HASD Remote Desktop Services Desktop Edition
The following directions apply to Windows, Mac, and other desktop operating systems. For operating systems other than Windows, you may need to download a client that supports Remote Desktop Protocol. A Google search for “Remote Desktop Client (your operating system)” should provide a reliable client for you to use. Directions for iOS and Android tablets are below.
- Open an internet browser and navigate to https://remote.hasd.org/RDWeb
- You may need to click allow on the pop on the screen below. Then login with your HASD email and password.
- Click on Full Desktop
- Click connect
- After you click connect you will be logged in and able to access files from your B drive. Please note that you will be connecting to one of many remote desktop servers. When saving files, save them to your B drive, do not save anything to the desktop. When you are finished, go the start menu and logoff.
Connect to HASD Remote Desktop Services iOS and Android Edition
The following directions apply to the Microsoft Remote Desktop App from the Apple App Store/Google Play Store. Please use this app for connecting to HASD Remote Desktop Services with your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
- Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
- Select Remote Resources (Android) or Work Resources (iOS)
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Tap the “+” sign.
- iOS only – Tap Add Remote Resource Feed
- Enter the URL: https://remote.hasd.org/RDWeb
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- Enter your User Name. You can use either HASD\username or username@hasd.org.
- Enter your password and Save.
- Tap Full Desktop to connect to the Remote Desktop Services from your tablet device.
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- You will be logged in and able to access files from your B drive. Please note that you will be connecting to one of many remote desktop servers. When saving files, save them to your B drive, do not save anything to the desktop. When you are finished, go the start menu and logoff.
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