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Whitman Remote Desktop is a remote desktop solution session available to Whitman faculty, staff and students by logging into https://rds.syr.edu. It provides a Computer Lab experience accessible over the internet and from any device.
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- There are some software programs which, due to licensing terms and restrictions, cannot be installed on personal computers.
- It provides access to Windows only programs for people who use Apple computers.
- It guarantees an up to date and consistent experience when using Whitman software.
Who can use it?
- Whitman students, faculty, and staff.Non-Whitman class enrollees (Students not matriculated into a degree program, just taking a Whitman Class)
Who has access to
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Whitman Remote Desktop?
- Whitman Active Faculty and Staff: Access to the Excel Cert and Fac/Staff Use session collection.Whitman Students and Non-Whitman class enrollees: Access to the Excel Cert and Student Use session collection.
- Whitman Active Staff
- Students enrolled in Whitman courses
What should you know about Whitman Remote Desktop?
For Everybody:
- If you are using a lab computer, there is no need to connect to Whitman Remote Desktop as they are one and the same.
- Your G: and H: Drives are on Whitman Remote Desktop.
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- All the software available in our labs is also available on Whitman Remote Desktop; it will look just like the labs.
- There are two desktop connections you will see when you go to connect: Excel Cert and Student Use.
- The Excel Cert Prep connection is designed specifically for Whitman folks who want to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification Exam.
For Faculty/Staff
- You will have access to MySlice Administrative applications
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Please Note: Users occasionally logging into rds.syr.edu will experience a delay in logging in to Whitman Remote Desktop - it will hang on "Establishing Secure Connection" most often. If you experience this, simply hit "Cancel" and try to reconnect; you should be passed straight through without issue. This is a known bug and we are working to remediate itduring the login process of up to 2 minutes - this is a known and currently unavoidable experience and Whitman and SU IT Staff are working to improve this. |
What software is available on Whitman Remote Desktop?
Click here for the full list of software installed on Whitman Remote Desktop, and Excel Cert Prep.
For Faculty:
Whitman Remote Desktop/Student Use is the best way your students can use required class software. If you need computers in your classroom, and there are no laptop carts available, students can use their personal computers to connect to Whitman Remote Desktop and follow along with the class.
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If you're working from home and are using a personal (not campus-managed) computer, you can do it this way. You should be able to access whatever you need from G/H Drives as well as MySlice (MyReports, ePro, etc).
For Students:
Whitman Remote Desktop is a great way for you to be able to participate in course work, complete homework from the comfort of your dorm room or apartment, or anywhere else if you can't get to a lab. This is especially useful when lab space and laptop checkouts are limited during times of heavy usage.
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