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== Part 2: Accessing Your Windows VM Remotely Using RDP ==
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 address''' entry. This is the address you will use to connect later in this section. Write it down.
# 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 here: [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466 https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466]
# Open the ''Remote Desktop'' application.
# In the ''Computer'' field, enter the IP address you wrote down from step 1.
# In the ''User name'' field, enter your Seneca username.
# Click the '''Connect''' button.
# Type the password you used when creating the VM in Part 1.
# Accept the certificate warning. (Click yes.)
# You should see a login progress screen, and a Windows Server desktop after a few moments.
# Congratulations! You've set up a Windows Server VM and logged in remotely.
== Part 3: Shutting Down Windows Safely ==
