Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a protocol developed by Microsoft that enables the creation of remote desktop connections between computers in a Windows environment.

Using RDP, users can remotely manage another computer as if they were sitting directly in front of it.

RDP uses the TCP/IP protocol for data transfer and operates by default through TCP port 3389. The protocol is designed for efficient graphical user interface data transfer, supporting features such as application usage, file transfer, printing, and multichannel audio playback over a remote connection.

Enter the name or IP address of the remote host into the 

 and enter the required username/password.

For Mac (using Microsoft Remote Desktop application)

Open the application and click the plus icon 

Enter the name or IP address of the Windows computer and add user information.

Double-click the established connection to initiate the connection.

You can also use the quick connect (Command + K) which may be a handy option, for example, in Hakates Windows labs where the IP address changes every time you restart the lab.

 from the drop-down menu and enter the name or IP address of the Windows computer in the 

RDP should enable smooth copying of both text and files by simply copying and pasting.

The lab takes a couple of minutes to start up, please wait patiently and add more time if needed. You don't need to close the lab between switching modules in this course. You can log in to the server via RDP with the username "

Windows practice

Establish Remote Connection to Server DC1

Once you have established a connection, open the file C:\lippu0.txt and enter its content.

## What is RDP?

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a protocol developed by Microsoft that enables the creation of remote desktop connections between computers in a Windows environment.

Using RDP, users can remotely manage another computer as if they were sitting directly in front of it.

RDP uses the TCP/IP protocol for data transfer and operates by default through TCP port 3389. The protocol is designed for efficient graphical user interface data transfer, supporting features such as application usage, file transfer, printing, and multichannel audio playback over a remote connection.

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## RDP Usage Instructions

### For Windows

1. Open the **Remote Desktop Connection** program.

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1. Enter the name or IP address of the remote host into the **Computer** field.
1. Click **Connect** and enter the required username/password.

### For Mac (using Microsoft Remote Desktop application)

- Download and install the **Microsoft Remote Desktop** application from the Mac App Store.

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- Open the application and click the plus icon **Add desktop**.

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- Enter the name or IP address of the Windows computer and add user information.
- Double-click the established connection to initiate the connection.
- You can also use the quick connect (Command + K) which may be a handy option, for example, in Hakates Windows labs where the IP address changes every time you restart the lab.

### For Linux (using Remmina)

- Install the **Remmina** tool using package management (e.g. **sudo apt install remmina** on Debian-based systems).
- Open Remmina and click on **+** to create a new connection.
- Select **Protocol** from the drop-down menu and enter the name or IP address of the Windows computer in the **Server** field.
- Enter your **Username** and **Password**, if you want to save them, and click **Connect**.

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## Clipboard and file copying

RDP should enable smooth copying of both text and files by simply copying and pasting.

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## Tasks

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### Establish Remote Connection to Server DC1

Once you have established a connection, open the file C:\\lippu0.txt and enter its content.

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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

In this course, we go through the basics related to managing Windows systems and maintaining information security.

In this course, we will go through the basics of Windows system administration and cybersecurity maintenance.

We familiarize ourselves with Windows virus protection, firewall, and automatic updates. We learn to use remote desktop connections, registry editor, PowerShell, server manager, and group policies.

The course does not go into great depth on Windows domains, attacks on them, or hardening. These more advanced topics are covered in the "Windows - Attack and Defense" course.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

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