Access Windows 11 desktop via Microsoft Remote Desktop on personal computer: MAC or PC

Overview

Windows 11 Pilot is only available to select BCAP classes and users of Pro Desktop.

The Windows 11 environment can be accessed on your own personal computer using the Microsoft Remote Desktop application.

If you have issues with accessing the Windows 11 Pilot environment or challenges when you are working in it, please submit a Windows 11 Lab Support ticket.

Solution

For Windows

1. Download and Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the following website: 

2. Select Subscribe with URL

3. Enter following URL https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery

4. Click Next

5. Login with your email address (e.g. jdoe@langara.ca) and password. 

6. Double-click one of the icons to launch a session to Azure Virtual Desktop.

 

Installing For MacOS

1. Download  Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App store or the following website:  

2. In the Connection Center, select +, then select Add Workspace.

3. Enter following URL https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery

4. Click Add

5. Login with your email address (e.g. jdoe@langara.ca) and password. 

6. Double-click one of the icons to launch a session to Azure Virtual Desktop.

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Details

Article ID: 6693
Created
Mon 8/28/23 5:22 PM
Modified
Tue 4/16/24 7:26 AM
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