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Overview


Remote Desktop Services (RDS) provides Syracuse University students, faculty, staff, as well as those with an active SU guest or ESF student affiliation, the ability to access a university desktop from anywhere using a personal computer with a reliable internet connection.

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Configuring and Connecting to RDS


To connect to RDS you can use either a direct connection through a browser or through the Remote Desktop app found in the Microsoft Store or in the Apple App Store:

RDS Connection Guidelines


Data Storage on OneDrive:
All Save all work should be saved to the Syracuse University-provided 's OneDrive or the network G: drive. Files saved . Files in the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders automatically sync with OneDrive. Files in the Downloads, Music, and Videos folders, as well as any files on the local C: drive, will be deleted upon sign-out.

Importance of Regular Saves:
Despite RDS's inherent stability, factors like network disruptions or device issues can arise. Ensure you save your work frequently to prevent potential data loss.

Microsoft Two-Factor Authentication:
Using RDS mandates the activation of Microsoft Two-Factor Authentication. It's advisable to have this set up before connecting to RDS for the first time.

Idle Session Protocol:
To maintain security and system performance, idle RDS sessions that remain inactive will be signed out automatically terminated after a four-hour period.

Configuring and Connecting to RDS

We recommend that users access RDS through a web browser. However, both Windows and Mac users can also utilize their respective remote desktop clients (RDP) if needed.

after 120 minutes (two hours).


Available Software on RDS

- SULabs resourceThe following


Pre-Installed programs and applications are available when connected to the SULabs instance on RDS:

Application NameVersionApplication NameVersionApplication NameVersionAdobe Creative Cloud SuiteShared DeviceMinitabShared DeviceRStudio19ArcGIS10.8.1 for DesktopMinitab Quality Companion10.8.1 for DesktopRtools5.3.0ArcGIS Pro2.8Mozilla Firefox2.8SASCurrentAudacity2.3.2MS Sql Management Studio2.3.2SPSS AMOS18.9.2Edge ChromiumCurrentMS Visual Studio CodeCurrentSPSS StatisticsCurrent

Gmetrix SMSe

7.0.24NotepadPlusPlus7.0.24Stata7.7 x64Google ChromeCurrentOnbaseCurrentSU Sherman Fonts18.0.1.60Maple2021Oracle SmartView2021Texthelp EquatIO11.1.2.5.900Mathematica10.4.1Pallisade Decision Tools10.4.1WinSCP19Matlab2021a x64

PowerBI Desktop 

2021a x64Microsoft Office Pro Plus64-bitPutty64-bitMicrosoft OneNote 201664-bitPython64-bitMicrosoft Project Pro64-bitR64-bitMicrosoft Silverlight5.1 64-bitR Statistics5.1 64-bitMicrosoft Visio Pro64-bitRead Write64-bit Info
titleSchool or College Specific Software
Not all school or college applications are available in the RDS environment. If you need access to specialized academic applications, such as those used by the iSchool, Engineering, Architecture, VPA, and Whitman, alternative connection options are available. Please refer to the Remote Access Answers Page for connection details.

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Syracuse University Academic
7-Zip
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Alteryx Designer
Ansys EM
Ansys MP
ArcGIS Pro
Arena
Aspen Pro
Audacity
Bentley Suite
Blender
Caseware IDEA
Edge
ENPS
Engineering Equation Solver
Gmetrix SMSe
Google Chrome
ImageJ
JMP Pro
Maple
Mathcad
MathCAD Prime
Mathematica
Matlab
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Microsoft PowerBI Desktop 
Microsoft Project Pro
Microsoft SQL Management Studio
Microsoft Visio Pro
Microsoft Visual Studio CE
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
MiKTeX
Minitab
Mozilla Firefox
Palisade Decision Tools
Putty
Primavera P6
Python
R Statistics
Read Write
RStudio
Rtools
SAPGUI
SPSS AMOS
SAS
SPSS Statistics
Stata IC
Structural Analysis
Structure Point Suite
SU Sherman Fonts
Tableau Desktop
Texthelp EquatIO
WinTR
WinSCP
XLStat Premium



Syracuse University Personnel
7-Zip
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Edge
Google Chrome
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Microsoft Project Pro
Microsoft Visio Pro
Mozilla Firefox
OnBase
Oracle for OnBase
Oracle SmartView
SU Sherman Fonts
Tableau Desktop
Tableau Prep Builder 



Requesting Software


Students

If you require particular need specific software for academic purposes, please reach out to contact your professor or instructor to determine learn how to access that softwareit.

Faculty or Staff

Faculty or staff members who If you require specific software for administrative or academic purposes should contact their academic or administrative tasks, please reach out to your academic or administrative support personnel to determine find out how to gain accessobtain it.


Troubleshooting


RDS will sometimes have common issues when attempting to connect to resources. Below you will find common solutions to these From time to time, users may experience connection problems with RDS. Here are solutions for the most common issues:

Issue:

Cache and Cookies Problems

If you 're experiencing issues with RDS, notice issues such as problems with lab missing icons, connection errors, or certificate/SSL errors, clearing the cache of your browser can often resolve these issues. Instead of clearing all cache and cookies, you can clear only the specific information for warnings, a quick solution is to clear the browser cache specific to rds.syr.edu. This means you won't be erasing all your saved website data, just the data associated with the RDS site.

Solution: 

To remove only the cookies/cache from rds.syr.edu on Chrome or Edge, follow these steps:

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    • Click on "Cookies and site data" to open a new pop-up window:
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      Select rds.syr.edu from the list and then click Remove:
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Issue:

If you're receiving an error when connecting to a remote desktop session because an unexpected server authentication certificate was received, you may need to clear the SSL cache for your Operating System/Browser.

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    • Click on the trash icons for websites in the "From the site you're viewing" section to remove cookies associated to RDS:

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Issue:

Server Authentication Certificate Error

Encountering an unexpected server authentication certificate warning? This typically means there's a discrepancy between the server's certificate and the one your system expects. Clearing the SSL cache can help.

Solution: 

Clear the SSL cache for your Operating System/Browsers

Steps:

Windows computers using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge:

    • Open the Start menu.
    • Search for and open Internet Options.
    • In the dialogue box that appears, select the Content tab.
    • Click Clear SSL State.

macOS computers using Google Chrome:

    • Open Google Chrome
    • Click on the kebab menu  ) found at the upper right corner of the browser window.
    • Open the History menu, then click the History option from this menu.
    • Click Clear Browser Data.
    • Set the Time Range to All Time.
    • Click Clear Data.

   

Getting Help

For support of the information above, contact the ITS Help Desk by calling

with RDS Issues


We're here to ensure you have a smooth experience with RDS. If you need assistance:

  • Students: Feel free to reach out to the ITS Help Desk directly. Call us at 315-443-2677,

by emailing  stopping into
  • at 1-227 CST.

  • Faculty and

staff are highly encouraged to begin support by contacting their academic or administrative support personnel. 
  • Staff: For the most efficient support, it's recommended to start with your respective academic or administrative support teams. They're equipped with tools and knowledge tailored to your needs.


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Available Software on RDS - SULabs resource


The following programs and applications are available when connected to the SULabs instance on RDS:

Application NameVersion
Adobe Creative Cloud SuiteShared Device
ArcGIS10.8.1 for Desktop
ArcGIS Pro2.8
Audacity2.3.2
Edge ChromiumCurrent

Gmetrix SMSe

7.0.24
Google ChromeCurrent
Maple2021
Mathematica10.4.1
Matlab2021a x64
Microsoft Office Pro Plus64-bit
Microsoft OneNote 201664-bit
Microsoft Project Pro64-bit
Microsoft Silverlight5.1 64-bit
Microsoft Visio Pro64-bit
MinitabShared Device
Minitab Quality Companion10.8.1 for Desktop
Mozilla Firefox2.8
MS Sql Management Studio2.3.2
MS Visual Studio CodeCurrent
NotepadPlusPlus7.0.24
OnbaseCurrent
Oracle SmartView2021
Pallisade Decision Tools10.4.1

PowerBI Desktop 

2021a x64
Putty64-bit
Python64-bit
R64-bit
R Statistics5.1 64-bit
Read Write64-bit
RStudio19
Rtools5.3.0
SASCurrent
SPSS AMOS18.9.2
SPSS StatisticsCurrent
Stata7.7 x64
SU Sherman Fonts18.0.1.60
Texthelp EquatIO11.1.2.5.900
WinSCP19


Info
titleSchool or College Specific Software

Not all school or college applications are available in the RDS environment. If you need access to specialized academic applications, such as those used by the iSchool, Engineering, Architecture, VPA, and Whitman, alternative connection options are available. Please refer to the Remote Access Answers Page for connection details.


Requesting Software


Students

If you require particular software for academic purposes, please reach out to your professor or instructor to determine how to access that software.

Faculty or Staff

Faculty or staff members who require specific software for administrative or academic purposes should contact their academic or administrative support personnel to determine how to gain access.