Remote Access to GIS Workstations——Remote Desktop

For working outside of the Sci Vis lab, we have two options:

1. Remote Desktop – remote control access of the computers in the Sci Vis lab

2. Virtual Desktop – a cloud-based virtual desktop accessed through Vapps

If you encounter issues, contact the Service Desk (845) 437-7224, servicedesk@vassar.edu for assistance.

Instructions below assume that you are either logged into the VPN or on campus; if you are off campus and need VPN, request VPN Access from CIS. 

Remote Desktop on a Mac: 

1. Go to the App store, and download the Microsoft Remote Desktop app. 

2. Sign in to the VPN.

3. Click on this link to get into the RD website:  

SciVis Lab (BLS 101): https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/Vassar-College-SciVis

GIS lab (Ely Hall 114): https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/Vassar-College-GIS

Choose a computer to log into.                                                           

4. You will be directed to download a .rdp client program to run the desktop.

5. Save the .rdp file in a place where you can find it easily. This client program is directing you to the specific computer you chose above.                                                       

6. Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app. From within the app, you can add a connection by importing an rdp file.

click on the gear icon, then import from rdp file, then navigate to where you saved the rdp file; or just drag and drop the rdp file in

6. Once you have imported the .RDP client, then you can open it, and log in with your Vassar email and password.

7. The computer will automatically log in to the Microsoft account under your Vassar email. There is no need to type or change anything on the login page, wait for a few seconds for it to process.

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Remote Desktop on a PC: 

1. Click on this link to get into the RD website.   

SciVis Lab (BLS 101): https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/Vassar-College-SciVis

GIS lab (Ely Hall 114): https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/Vassar-College-GIS

Choose a computer to log into.                                                           

2. You will be directed to download a .rdp client program to run the desktop.

3. Save the .rdp file in a place where you can find it easily. This client program is directing you to the specific computer you chose above.            

4. Open the .rdp client you just downloaded. It will ask you to log in to the computer you chose a moment ago. 

5. Login with your Vassar email and password

6. The computer will automatically log in to the Microsoft account under your Vassar email. There is no need to type or change anything on the login page, wait for a few seconds for it to process.

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The contact person is Rick Jones (ricjones@vassar.edu) or Neil Curri (necurri@vassar.edu). 

For troubleshooting, contact Greg Deichler (grdeichler@vassar.edu)