General information
You can use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to access the analysis computers remotely from your desk or from home if you use VPN. You must have booking privileges for the computer you want to use; whether you use RDP or are sitting at the machine.
Booking is compulsory
You must book the computer for all the time you need to use, whether you are using the machine via RDP or not. If you are using the computer and someone else has booked it for that time, then they can log you out and start their session, so please make sure you book sufficient time. If you think you're going to go over the time you've booked then either book some more time or alert the following user; they may allow you to continue.
How to connect using Remote Desktop Protocol
Please visit the link below for instructions on how to connect from Macs and PCs both within the LMCB network and from outside the network using VPN. You will only be able to access the page if you are LMCB staff. Anyone who is not LMCB staff should email me for instructions on how to connect.
Link to Remote Working instructions
Please note that the licences for some of the software on the computers will not allow you to work over an RDP connection. In particular, Nikon NIS-Elements will not work and Carl Zeiss Zen will only launch in the Zen Lite mode, so most advanced analysis features will not be available.