Instructions for all the newest “gateway” Servers (2012)
.…including...- General Office Server
- SAS Server
- SPSS Server
- (and more to be added later…)
Quick Start Approach (The least you need to know to get started.) |
If you received a link to this page, it’s probably because of at least one of these reasons: |
If you use “the Terminal Server” in order to remote in from home (or elsewhere), you need to start using the newer one (which is ts4.dopm.uab.edu) – instead of the older one (which is ts3.dopm.uab.edu) |
You’ve been given access to additional software. If you are at Medical Towers you can see and use that software by doing this: 1. Click here: https://dopm-rdgw-01.dopm-d1.dopm.uab.edu/RDWeb 2. Login in using your DOPM username and password (Domain = dopm-d1a). For example, if your DOPM username = jsmith, login as dopm-d1a\jsmith |
What they are
General Office Server (aka ts4) = what most folks will be using
General Office Serveraka:
- ts4
- ts4.dopm.uab.edu
- "newest terminal server"
- "newest general office server"
This is the default one, and what most folks will be using.
It uses a 2012 Server (Windows 8) and contains:
- 2013 Office Programs (such as Word 2013 and Excel 2013)
- It also had Adobe Pro Version 11 (which lets users create PDFs)
This is analogous to the earlier Terminal Servers (ts.dopm.uab.edu and ts3.dopm.uab.edu) but with newer software and operating system.
SAS Server
SAS Serveraka: “SAS n Data”
It contains
- Access 2013
- Excel 2013
- ODBC Data Sources
- SAS 9.4
- SAS Power and Sample Size 13.1
- SQL Server 2014 Management
- 7-Zip
Background
For basic background on what this is, see this more general page about remoting inHow to use it - overview
You have 3 methods below to choose from to connect to these.(Of course you will first have to be in the correct permissions group.)
- Method 3 is for use anywhere. It's the "old school method" you are probably used to.
- Method 1 and Method 2 are for use at DOPM (Medical Towers) -- it should make your life easier
How to use it - details
On the domain (i.e., here at Medical Towers) here is what to do. (It should make life easier for you.)You can do either of these methods:
1. Method 1 = “website” --- You immediately start using it on a website (this requires no set up at all)
2. Method 2 = “start menu” --- After you do a short set up process, the programs will behave as though they are actually on your computer
Instructions for both of these are just below.
So that is the new way and is the easiest way and it should make life easier for you.
With those you’re able to leverage the Remote Application Infrastructure that’s new with 2012 (that we have in place now).
In addition to that, there is still the old way (Method 3) that you can use to remote in if you are NOT at Medical Towers.
Instructions for that are far below. But you should use Method 1 or Method 2 when you are in Medical Towers.
Method 1 =
only works at Medical Towers |
1. Go here: https://dopm-rdgw-01.dopm-d1.dopm.uab.edu/RDWeb 2. Login in using your DOPM username and password
NOTE: If you are using your desktop, you can say “Private computer” so that it will keep the credentials |
Not currently an option Method 2 =
only works at Medical Towers |
At one point, there was a way to make remote programs/servers appear in your start menu, as though they were on your local computer. That however is not an option currently due to certificate issues. So you cannot do this Method. However Method 1 above still works and is almost as seamless. |
Method 3 =
works anywhere |
The rest of the below is about Method 3 (Old School “Remote In” ) --- which is the method you will need to use if you aren’t in Medical Towers === There is no need to read any of the below unless you are using that Method ==== |
Method 3 =Old School “Remote In”
Names of Computers (and link to VPN info):
Use this for the computer name if you are on campus |
Use this for the computer name anywhere. NOTE: If you’re off campus you’ll need VPN software For instructions about VPN, click here. |
|
General Office |
ts4.dopm.uab.edu or 138.26.163.70 or DOPM-RDSH-01 |
ts4.dopm.uab.edu or 138.26.163.70 or DOPM-RDSH-01.dopm-d1.dopm.uab.edu |
SAS |
sas.dopm.uab.edu or sas3.dopm.uab.edu or DOPM-RDSH-02 or 138.26.163.116 |
sas.dopm.uab.edu or sas3.dopm.uab.edu or DOPM-RDSH-02.dopm-d1.dopm.uab.edu or 138.26.163.116 |
SPSS |
138.26.163.236 | 138.26.163.236 |
RRSF |
DOPM-RDSH-04 or 138.26.163.120 |
138.26.163.120 |
Empact |
DOPM-RDSH-05 or 138.26.163.101 |
DOPM-RDSH-05.dopm-d1.dopm.uab.edu or 138.26.163.101 |
PTREC |
dom-lt.dopm.uab.edu 138.26.162.19 |
dom-lt.dopm.uab.edu 138.26.162.19 |
How to do it....
Either be on campus or have VPN on/connected, and then......for Windows Users
- click [Start] or the Microsoft Globe icon on lower left corner
- click [All Program]
- click [Accessories]
- click [Remote Desktop Connection]
- Next to computer, type the computer name you want to log into (see table above)
- click [connect]
- Username is dopm-d1a\your-DOPM-username
- Password is your-DOPM-password
Do your work -- (When done, logoff)
...for Mac Users
IMPORTANT: You will need the most recent version of Microsoft Remote Desktop.
If you don’t have that, you will likely get a “Remote Desktop Connection cannot verify the identity of the computer that you want to connect to” message and you will need to get updated software.
To get this updated software, go here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id715768417?mt=12&ls=1
And Rich (dopmHelp@uabmc.edu or 205-934-7662) can assist you if needed.
- click on [Finder] on lower left
- click on [Applications]
- (Optional: Sort alphabetically – for convenience)
- click on [Remote Connection]
- Next to computer, type the computer name you want to log into (see table above)
- click [connect]
- Username is dopm-d1a\your-DOPM-username
- Password is your-DOPM-password
Windows 8.1 tutorial
These servers use Windows 8.1.If you are not familiar with that operating System, here is a good 5-minute video to introduce you to it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwsOcIF2aDk
How to change your DOPM password on this
In the remote desktop session <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<End> and you get this…
On a macbook: Hold down control alt, Then hold ‘fn’ (function key)...Then press the delete key.
How to get there easier (create shortcut)
Click for instructionsHow to get Outlook set up on this
Click for instructions -- use the "Windows 8" tab instructions..