Windows Terminal Services - RDP (Remote Desktop) Files

To connect to an Application Server running Windows Terminal Services, the Client computer will use Remote Desktop.

Remote Desktop is installed by default on Windows XP or Vista, but not on Windows 2000. For clients using Windows 2000, Microsoft has a free Remote Desktop Connection Software Download that must be installed prior to Windows 2000 clients connecting.

For a network administrator, it is easiest to give clients a RDP (Remote Desktop) file that includes all the information needed to connect to Author-it via Windows Terminal Services.

Creating a RDP File:

1. Log into a Client computer.
2. Start a Remote Desktop Connection:

   Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection

3. On the General tab, enter the appropriate information in the computer and domain fields.

   

4. On the Programs tab, enter the path to the Author-it executable, and starting folder on the Application Server:

   

5. Back on the General tab, select Save As... and create a file called Author-it.RPD

   The Author-it.RDP file can be distributed to all clients within the domain wishing to connect to Author-it using Remote Desktop.