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SES: Connecting to Windows Virtual Machines with a Browser


If accessing SES from off-campus, you must first connect to the UM VPN or Michigan Medicine VPN

Mac OSX users will need to download the Microsoft Windows App

  • Enter your username as umroot\uniqname and the password as your level-1/UM password and select Sign In.
  • Within the Work Resources menu, you’ll see the Precision Health workspace icon. Double click to open.
  • A Remote Desktop File (.RDP) will be downloaded to your machine. Double click the RDP file to initiate the connection. By default, it will be stored in your downloads folder.
  • Enter your username as UMROOT\uniqname and the password as your level-1/UM password and select Continue.
  • Read and attest to to the U-M Reposible Use agreement by selecting OK.
  • Authenticate with Okta.
  • You should now be connected. The Windows Apps application will save the connection information for easier access in the future.