The Office of Academic Computing (OAC) maintains an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) pool of virtual desktops to access Pitt resources such as the CRC or EWI while on UPMC workstations or at home.
In addition, Remote Desktop Connection is available to connect to computers on the Pitt network from home.
To request access to the Psychiatry AVD pool or Remote Desktop, please email firstname.lastname@example.org. Pitt users, send an email to email@example.com.
1. Download the installer for the Remote Desktop Client from Microsoft's website here. Pick the "Windows 64-bit" version.
2. Run the installer you downloaded to install the software. Select the option to "Install just for you".
3.After the installation is complete, open Remote Desktop. The icon is an orange circle.
4. Click "Subscribe". Sign in with your PITT account.
5. If you are asked, select the option "No, sign into only this app"
6. You can now connect to the Psychiatry AVD or access Remote Desktop
For additional information on how to access the Center for Research Computing (CRC) environment please see KB article Accessing CRC resources from UPMC.
For addition information on connecting to Remote Computers, please see KB article Remote Access to Pitt Computers