Rodan - Remote Desktop Connection

Rodan is a virtual server that is running on our VMWare infrastructure. It was setup and configured in a similar way to a Surgery desktop RDP connection such that the network drives need to get re-mapped after login. This machine was setup for the specific workflows that require a more wide-band use of network resources. Follow the steps below to connect to Rodan.

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 SURGERY-RDP 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 "rodan.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 Rodan like normal.
  6. Be sure to "Log off" from Rodan 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

  • You will need to re-map the network drives in order to see your normal data volumes (e.g. F:\, L:\, U:\, etc). The desktop should have the same icon you see on Surgery workstations.
  • There are several programs already installed including MS Office 2021, Google Chrome, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need any additional installations, please send a request to help@surgery.wisc.edu with the specified software request. It will get escalated to the Network team who can fulfill the 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:
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Doc ID:
136918
Owned by:
Collin B. in UW Surgery
Created:
2024-04-23
Updated:
2024-04-23
Sites:
UW Department of Surgery