How to use remote desktop to connect to HPC?

Here we will explain how we can connect to an HPC (High-Performance Computing) system using a remote desktop. Remote Desktop Connections to HPC enhance usability by letting us have simpler file management, interactive workflows, access to GUI graphical user interface), session persistance, etc.

Windows 10

    Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:

      • Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check this, go to Start  Settings  System About and look for Edition. For info on how to get Windows 10 Pro, go to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.
      • When you’re ready, select Start  > Settings  > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.

      • Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You’ll need this later.
       

      Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:

        • On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.

        • On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1).  Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

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        Windows 11

          Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:

            • Make sure you have Windows 11 Pro. To check this, select Start  , and open Settings. Then, under System, select About, and under Windows specifications, look for Edition. For info on how to get Windows 11 Pro, go to Upgrade Windows Home to Windows Pro.

            • When you’re ready, select Start, and open Settings. Then, under System, select Remote Desktop, set RemoteDesktop to On, and then select Confirm.

            • Make note of the name of this PC under PC name. You’ll need this later.

            Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:

              • On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.

              • On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1).  Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

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