Logging on to the Pepperdine Remote Access Server

Overview

Pepperdine faculty and staff who use Macintosh and Windows computers can log on to Pepperdine's Remote Access Server (remoteaccess.pepperdine.edu) to run the most commonly used programs that are licensed for use by Pepperdine University.

Instructions

1. Click on your Windows "Start" button.
2. Select "All Programs."
3. Select "Accessories."
4. Select "Remote Desktop Connection."
5. Type "remoteaccess.pepperdine.edu" into the Computer field and click "Connect."
   
6. On the "Windows Security" screen, enter a Pepperdine Network ID and password; and make sure the "Log on to" field contains "pepperdine\" and select "OK." (Note: Case does not matter in the "Log on to" field.)
   
7. After completing these steps, a user will be logged on to the Remote Access Server, where they can run any programs installed on the server.
   
8. To get back to the local Desktop at any time, use the minimize button (the "-" button) in the Remote Desktop window bar.
9. When finished with the Remote Access Server session, right-click the "Start" button, choose the "Shut down or sign out" option, and then choose "Sign out." This will log you out and disconnect the session.
   

See Also

• Allow access to a campus computer
• Remote access to a campus computer

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