What is the Remote Desktop Connection Software and why do I want it?

The Remote Desktop Connection Software is used to connect to Bren's Windows 2003 Terminal Servers, Snoopy and Woodstock. This full client software is installed on your computer and provides a nicer interface than connecting using the web interface.

 

How do I get it and install it?

Note: if you're running Windows 2000 or XP, you should already have remote desktop connection installed

1. Download the Remote Desktop Connection Software from the link below.

2. http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/tools/1.0/wxp/en-us/msrdpcli.exe

3. Double-click the msrdpcli.exe executable to install. Accept the defaults and click Finish.

 

How do I transfer files to and from snoopy after I install Remote Desktop Connection?

1. Open Remote Desktop Connection

2. Click on the Options button.

3. Under the "General" tab, make sure "snoopy.bren.ucsb.edu" (without the quotes) is in "computer"

4. Click on the "Local Resources" tab

5. Under "Local Devices" check "disk drives".

6. Click "Connect." You may get a security warning. Click ok on that security warning.

7. Log into the ESM domain as usual.

8. To transfer files, double click on "My Computer" in the snoopy virtual window. You should see your disk drives under "Other." This is how you transfer files to and from snoopy.

Note: You may wish to save this connection setting so you dont have to do this in the future.

I have a Mac running OSX. None of these directions help!

1. Download the remote desktop connection for OSX, or do a google search for: Mac remote desktop client..

To transfer files via a Mac.Open remote desktop and go to Preferences in the drop down menu under RDC. Click on Drives and select the drive you would to be able to access (e.g., you can select desktop under "Other Folders"). Whatever folder you choose will then show up under My Computer on the remote desktop.