Direct Access allows you to automatically connect your Normandale-provided, Windows laptop to Normandale's resources, such as your H-drive, I-drive, and other campus resources. Direct access is automatically set up for all Normandale laptops.
If you need to connect to NCCApps or another Terminal Server, please use the Remote Desktop Connection app and don't go through Remote Access (https://access.normandale.edu). Remote Access has limited licenses and you do not need to use it on Normandale-provided Windows laptops. To connect to a Terminal Server or other resource, please follow these steps:
- Open the Remote Desktop Connection App, by clicking on Start and typing Remote Desktop Connection
- Click on the Remote Desktop Connect app that pops up
- Enter the server or computer name in the Computer field (Example: NCCAPPS)
- Click Connect. You will be prompted for your username and password. Please enter your StarID and password.
- You will now be connected to the server or computer resource.