Setting up the Terminal Server Client

1. Go to: Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection

2. In the dialog box, enter remote.seas.ucla.edu and then click Connect:

Figure 1: By default the terminal session will open to the full size of your monitor. To minimize the size of the

terminal screen use the toolbar at the top of the screen as you would any other window.

3. Enter your SEASnet username and your SEASnet password in the login box. Make sure the Log on to

domain is SEASLAB.

4. After entering your correct User name and Password, you will be granted a session to the terminal server and may use any of the SEASnet loaded applications.

Configuring the Terminal Server Client Options

1. Referring back to Figure 1 (the RDC box) – before clicking on Connect, click Options. The following box will appear with several tabs that allow you to customize your remote desktop session:

2. General allows for user specific information to be entered. Leave the User name, Password, and Domain lines blank and do NOT check Save my password. It is NOT recommended that you save this information for security reasons.

3. Display allows you to set the size of your remote desktop compared to your desktop.

4. Local Resources configures your personal and remote sessions to use sounds, keyboard

functions, and local devices together.

5. Programs allows for you to run a particular program on set-up.

6. It is recommended that you set your connection speed for optimum performance – this is

found under the Experience tab. A few other options are available on this tab such as

bitmap caching.

7. When you are finished configuring your client connection preferences, return to the General tab and save this connection. Note: Make sure to note the location that you have saved the connection for future use. You can use this icon to connect to a terminal session with your specified configurations.