Create Shortcut
(or how to get to a remote server or virtual machine easier)
1. Right-click on the desktop and select New -> Shortcut
2. Where it says [Type the location of the item], copy and paste this:
mstsc.exe /v:XXX
...where XXX = the computer name.
For example:
mstsc.exe /v:ts4.dopm.uab.edu
or
mstsc.exe /v:138.26.163.70
3. Where it says [Type a name for this shortcut] type whatever you want to call it, for example “Shortcut to __ Server”
So then next time you need to go there, you can simply double-click on the shortcut.
Optional
Add a space and then /F at the end.For example:
mstsc.exe /v:ts4.dopm.uab.edu /F
That will force it to open up in the full screen.
How to find computer name
- It's probably ts4.dopm.uab.edu
That's what most people will use; it's the newest General Office Server. - Otherwise, see chart under "Method 3" on Gateway page or names on remote summary page
- (contact HelpDesk for names of others)