Department of Physics
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Linux Cluster Remote Desktop

In summary: use a Microsoft remote desktop client to connect to the Linux computer and login with your UW-Madison Physics/HEP credentials. See below for more detailed instructions.

Troubleshooting: Log in to the linux box with ssh. Run
rm -rf ~/.vnc/*
then
pkill -u $USER
Try to connect with remote desktop again. Send us an email if troubles continue.

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Connecting with Macintosh

  1. Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Apple Store.
  2. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop and use menu item Connections/PC Quick Connect or New (depends on the version).
  3. In “PC Name” enter the DNS name of remote computer.
  4. Close the window to go back to the main screen.
  5. Select the connection you just set up then click “Start”.
  6. Login prompt should appear. Login using UW-Madison Physics/HEP account credentials.

Connecting with Linux

Linux users can run vinagre/krdc/remmina (GUI) or xfreerdp (CLI). Be sure to choose the RDP protocol when connecting.

Note: Some versions of xfreerdp connecting to the current xrdp need special switches:

xfreerdp /relax-order-checks +glyph-cache /v:HOSTNAME /u:USERNAME

Connecting with Windows

Windows users should connect with the Remote Desktop Connection. (Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Microsoft Store has not been tested.)

  1. In “PC Name” field enter the DNS name of remote computer and then push “Connect”.
  2. Login prompt should appear. Login using UW-Madison Physics/HEP account credentials.