A local RDP client on your laptop can be used to provide a better user experience and is often recommended for Cisco dCloud content.There are many RDP clients available for Windows and Mac, however, the steps in the sections below are for the built in client in Windows 7 and Mac OS X. To use another client, consult the documentation for that specific client.

You must be logged into the dCloud UI and your session must have an Active status to perform this activity.

Windows Laptop

Follow the steps below for using the built in RDP client for Windows 7.

1. Connect your laptop to an Active session through an endpoint router [Show Me How] or via Cisco AnyConnect. [Show Me How]
2. In dCloud, go to My Dashboard > My Sessions and then click the View link.
3. Locate the credentials for the session workstations in the Topology menu for your Active session.
   Figure 1. RDP Credentials
   

If the login credentials are not available in the Topology menu, refer to the content guide for this information.

4. On your laptop, navigate to All Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.
5. Click the Options button.
   Figure 2. RDP Options
   
6. On the General tab, enter the login credentials for the session workstation.
   Figure 3. General Tab Settings
   

7. If sound is required for your session:
   • Select the Local Resources tab and then select Settings.
     Figure 4. Local Resources
     
   • In the Remote audio playback section, select Play on remote computer.
   • Click OK.

Figure 5. Audio Settings

8. Optionally, on the General tab, click Save As and enter a name to save the connection information. This is useful if you will be using this profile in future dCloud sessions.
9. Click Connect to open the RDP session to the remote computer.
10. If you receive a security warning, click Connect to continue.
    Figure 6. Security Warning
    
11. You will be prompted for a password for the configured user (usually C1sco12345). Refer to the Demonstration Preparation section of the guide for details.
    Figure 7. Login Prompt
    

Due to the differences in Windows operating systems, your steps may differ slightly.

Note, the steps above are written to access a workstation, however, they may also be used to access a server available for your session.

Mac Laptop

Follow the steps below for using the built in RDP client for Mac OS X.

1. Connect your laptop to an Active session through an endpoint router [Show Me How] or via Cisco AnyConnect. [Show Me How]
2. In dCloud, go to My Dashboard > My Sessions and then click the View link.
3. Locate the credentials for the session workstations in the Topology menu for your Active session.
   Figure 8. RDP Credentials
   

If the login credentials is not available in the Topology menu, refer to the documentation for this information.

4. On your laptop, go to the Applications folder and then launch Remote Desktop Connection for Mac.
5. From the toolbar, select RDC > Preferences.
   Figure 9. RDC Preferences
   
6. On the Login tab, enter the login credentials for the session workstation.
   Figure 10. Login Credentials
   
7. If sound is required for your session:
   • On the Sound tab, select On the Windows-based computer only.
     Figure 11. Sound Settings
     
8. Close the preferences window.
9. Enter the IP address for the session workstation.
   Figure 12. Session Workstation IP Address
   
10. Optionally, click Save As and enter a name to save the connection information. This is useful if you will be using this profile in future dCloud sessions.
    Figure 13. Save Connection
    
11. Click Connect.
12. You will be prompted for a password for the configured user (usually C1sco12345). Refer to the Demonstration Preparation section of the guide for details.
    Figure 14. Login Prompt
    

Due to the differences in Mac operating systems, your steps may differ slightly.

Note, the steps above are written to access a workstation, however, they may also be used to access a server available for your session.