Using CALS IT Jump Servers

A jump server is a secure, dedicated computer that acts as a gateway to manage access to other, more sensitive systems on a network.  CALS IT provides a jump server for each tier in our Active Directory setup (Tier 0, 1, and 2).  The requisite Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for administering Active Directory are already installed on these systems, as well as the CALS ADTools Powershell Module.

• RDP to the jump servers is allowed from UW-Madison VPN connections and wired CALS subnets, with the exception of the Tier 0 jump server, which required specific static VPN or wired IPs.
• Internet access is disabled on the jump servers.  This is to prevent accidental downloading of malware.

Connection Addresses:

• jump-t2.it.cals.wisc.edu  - Tier 2 Jump Server, use T2 account credentials
• jump-t1.it.cals.wisc.edu - Tier 1 Jump Server, use T1 account credentials
• jump-t0.it.cals.wisc.edu - Tier 0 Jump Server, use T0 and/or OU account credentials.

Instructions to Connect

• Windows
• Mac

Connecting from Windows

1. If not on a wired connection on a CALS subnet, be sure to connect to VPN first.
2. Search Remote Desktop on the Start Menu.

   

3. Use one of the connection addresses above.
4. Use the appropriate credentials for the address (T2 credentials for the Tier 2 address, etc)
   
   
   
   
5. Click Connect

Connecting from Mac

1. Download the Windows App from the App Store.

   

2. Open the app after installing.  Click the + and select Add PC
   
   
   
   
3. Use one of the connection addresses above.   Click Add.
   
   
   
   
4. Double click the new entry in the app, and then supply the appropriate credentials for the address (T2 credentials for the Tier 2 address, etc) and click Continue