Odana - Remote Desktop Connection

Odana is a virtual server that is running on our VMWare infrastructure. It was setup and configured in the same way as Stats1 such that it is domain-joined to our emulated AD farm and uses our emulated AD for authentication. This machine was setup for the Murtaza Lab so that they can use some Windows-only programs. Follow the steps below to connect to Odana.

Prerequisites

GlobalProtect is installed and configured with SMPH VPN. GlobalProtect should already be installed on your DOS-supported computer. If not, see the help articles below for how to install the client:
For instructions on how to configure the client with SMPH VPN, see the instructions here:
Note: Only users who are in the GSX_MURTAZALAB or SUPPORT_STAFF groups will be able to initiate remote sessions with this machine.

Step-by-step guide

Steps if you are on a supported workstation

  1. Verify that you are connected to the SMPH VPN network via GlobalProtect on your computer. See this articles above for details on how to install and connect.
  2. Open your Remote Desktop Connection client.
    1. On Windows, search for "Remote Desktop Connection" in your search bar or go to Start → Windows Accessories → Remote Desktop Connection
    2. On MacOS, open your Microsoft Remote Desktop app you downloaded from the App Store
  3. Type in "odana.surgery.wisc.edu" and click Connect
  4. Type in your Surgery username preceded by dos\ (e.g. dos\brown) and your Surgery password
    1. If the Remote Desktop client auto-populates your local username, click on "More Choices" and then "Use a Different Account" to provide your credentials
  5. The remote desktop session will launch and you should be able to reach everything on Odana like normal.
  6. Be sure to "Log off" from Odana when you are done working

Steps if you are in a Citrix Session (If possible, please go through the steps above before attempting to connect via Citrix)

  1. Login to Surgery Remote with your Surgery credentials - https://remote.surgery.wisc.edu
  2. Locate the "Remote Desktop" icon and click it to initiate a RDP session via Citrix
  3. Follow steps 3-5 above.
  4. Be sure to "Log off" from Odana when you are done working

Notes on functionality

  • Odana should automatically map your network drives according to the permissions given to your Surgery account. If you do not see network drives, please contact the Surgery Help Desk.
  • There are several programs already installed including MS Office 2021, Google Chrome, and several scientific programs provided by the Murtaza Lab staff. If you need any additional installations, please send a request to help@surgery.wisc.edu with the specified software request.
  • Please do not save any documents on the local (C:\) drive. There is insufficient space for long-term storage. Instead, please use the mapped network drives for any/all file storage.

Keywords:
odana Windows 2016 desktop terminal server license Murtaza Lab 
Doc ID:
119954
Owned by:
Collin B. in UW Surgery
Created:
2022-07-27
Updated:
2023-03-30
Sites:
UW Department of Surgery