To open your Azure Remote Desktop session, which typically refers to connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop, you first need to open the Microsoft Remote Desktop application installed on your device and then launch the specific desktop or application session.
Here are the steps based on the standard process for accessing Azure Virtual Desktop:
Launching Your Azure Virtual Desktop Session
Accessing your remote desktop environment involves two main parts: opening the necessary application on your local device and then selecting your desired session from within that application.
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Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app on your device.
- First, locate the Microsoft Remote Desktop application on your computer, tablet, or phone. This app is required to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop. You might find it in your Start Menu (Windows), Applications folder (macOS), app drawer (Android), or home screen (iOS/iPadOS).
- Launch the app by clicking or tapping its icon.
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Select and Launch Your Session.
- Once the Microsoft Remote Desktop app is open, it should display the workspaces and available desktops or applications that your administrator has configured for you.
- According to the reference: Double-click one of the icons to launch a session to Azure Virtual Desktop. These icons represent the specific remote desktops or applications you can connect to.
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Enter Credentials if Prompted.
- Depending on how your connection has been set up by your IT administrator: You may be prompted to enter the password for your user account again, depending on how your admin has configured Azure Virtual Desktop. Enter your password if requested to establish the connection.
Following these steps will open your remote session, allowing you to access your desktop or applications hosted in Azure.
Quick Reference Table
| Step | Action | Details |
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| 1. Open the App | Locate and launch Microsoft Remote Desktop. |
Find it in your device's application list. |
| 2. Launch Session (per reference) | Double-click one of the icons. | Icons represent available desktops/apps within the app. |
| 3. Authenticate (as per reference) | Enter password if prompted. | You may be prompted to enter the password for your user account again. |
Remember, you must have the Microsoft Remote Desktop client installed on your device and your workspace subscribed to see the available icons.
