EMS Client for Mac
Below you will find instructions on how to use the EMS Client on a macOS device
The EMS Client is a Windows only application. If you are using a Macintosh computer, you have a couple options:
- Use the Campus Remote Desktop Service (RDS)
- Install Boot Camp and dual boot between Windows and Mac
- Install a Virtual Machine running windows (under Parallels)
The simplest will probably using the campus Remote Desktop Service. This document is for this method. The other methods, see your department support person.
Get Access to The Remote Desktop Service
Request access by following the documentation found here: https://kb.wisc.edu/836#requestaccess
Install the Windows Remote Desktop Client
You will need to install the Windows Remote Desktop Client on your Macintosh. Follow the instructions found in this KB article: https://kb.wisc.edu/1775#macos
Using EMS on the RDS
Connect to Remote Desktop using the previously listed steps ( https://kb.wisc.edu/1775#macos )
Select the EMS icon. The first time you launch EMS, it is going to ask you for AppfacadeURL. Enter the following information:
AppFacadeURL: https://{ems url}/WebDeploy
Example Screen Shot:
If you receive an error after clicking OK, please contact ems-wiscit@doit.wisc.edu for support.
When prompted, sign in with the EMS Credentials you were provided:
When you are done using EMS, close the EMS client.