How do I access the terminal server from a Mac?

These instructions will help you gain access to the terminal server, where services like Senior Systems can be accessed.

You must have permissions on your account - if you believe you don't have permissions but should, please submit a help ticket.

These instructions work on campus without any modification. Off-campus, you must connect to the VPN first.

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Mac App Store

Open Remote Desktop

Add a Desktop

Enter the PC Name

Enter mbts01.meadowbrook-ma.org for the PC name

Enter your Meadowbrook username and password

Your username is the part of your email address before the @ sign.

Your password is your Meadowbrook password, used for all Meadowbrook services.

Accept the certificate

You are now connected.

By default you are connected in full-screen mode. move your mouse to the top of the screen to access your standard mac menu bar.

Be sure to log off when finished.

It is extremely important that you log off when finished with the terminal server. To do so click start, and log off.

Some helpful settings.

Connecting to a remote desktop, like the terminal server, can be a little jarring if you aren't used to it.

Here are some settings that might make using the terminal server easier for you

Display

If you'd rather not have the remote desktop take over your entire monitor, change the display settings here.

Accessing your local files through the terminal server.

If you need to access files on your local computer through the terminal server, you can set up local resources. The folders you add here will appear as a drive in the remote desktop.

This will allow you to open and modify files on your local computer from the terminal server.

Example of local resources

Here you can see the desktop of a local computer that's accessible on the terminal server.