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→Part 2: Accessing Your Windows VM Remotely Using RDP
[[Image:Ops705_lab2_fig6.png|thumb|right|250px|Figure 4. The ''Remote Desktop Connection'' application on Windows.]]
In this section, we'll discover how to remotely connect to the Windows Server's desktop environment over the Internet from your computer.
# In the ''Overview'' tab for the Virtual Machine created in Part 1, look for the '''Public IP addressor FQDN''' entry. This is the address you will use to connect later in this section. Write it down(Hover over the URL, and you'll see a ''Copy to clipboard'' icon).
# If you're on a Windows PC: Open the '''Remote Desktop Connection''' application. It comes pre-installed with the OS.
# If you're on a Mac: Download the '''Microsoft Remote Desktop''' app from the Mac App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466 here].