Remote Desktop Protocol Connection

In order to access Cadence, you have to connect to an RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) client using an RPI Teaching Server. Below are the options for doing so:

• Windows: The app Remote Desktop Connection should come pre-installed. This is a good default, although sometimes the resolution will not work correctly, resulting in extremely small text. In this case, try the app mRemoteNG (download here: https://mremoteng.org/download)
• Mac OSX: An RDP does not come pre-installed, but you can find a Microsoft Remote Desktop client via the Apple Store.
• Linux OS: The app Remmina is a good RDP option.

Once you have your RDP installed, you are ready to connect to the RPI Teaching Servers.

NOTE: In order to connect to the Teaching Servers, you need to be on RPI WiFi. If you are physically off-campus, you can find instructions for connecting to a VPN here: https://itssc.rpi.edu/hc/en-us/articles/360008783172-VPN-Installation-and-Connection

This article will use the Windows Remote Desktop Connection app for clarity.

Opening Remote Desktop Connection, you should see the screen below. Enter the name of the server you wish to connect to in the box labeled “Computer” and your username (typically your RCS ID, the part before your email) in the box labeled “User name.”(Note that you may need to press “show options” to fill in your username)

RPI has three different Teaching Servers, all in the format ts[number].ecse.rpi.edu. Information about the specific servers can be found here: https://wiki.ecse.rpi.edu/servers/teaching

This article will use ts3.ecse.rpi.edu, but each server has a maximum capacity of people who can join. If the server you try is full, try a different server.

Once you enter your information, your screen should look something like this: