Terminal Services

Terminal Services makes some academic software available to users of common operating systems (MAC/PC/Linux) from virtually any location (on or off campus) where a network connection is available.

This service is available to all current SUNY New Paltz Students, Faculty, or Staff with a NPCUID. Software called a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client is required to connect. This software is included in Windows XP and Vista. A free download is available for Mac (see below) and Linux (see Full documentation) computers.

As of March 3, 2010, the following software is available:

  • Adobe Acrobat Pro 9.0
  • Anatesse 3.0
  • ArcGIS
  • Mathematica 7.0
  • Matlab 2009
  • Microsoft Office 2007
  • Minitab 15
  • MS Project 2007
  • OpenOffice 2007
  • Python 2.4
  • SPSS 18.0


Please read the full guide for important instructions on how to print and save files.
TermServ UserGuide.pdf

Quick Guide for Setup of Terminal Services

Part 1: Open a “Remote Desktop Client”

Windows XP
Click Start > Run
Then type mstsc.exe

Windows Vista
Click Windows Icon (lower-left)>All Programs>Accessories>Start>Run…
Then type mstsc.exe

MacOS
1.  Have STUFFIT EXPANDER installed.
2.  Download RDC103EN.dmg or later.  (login required)
3.  Open the file and copy Remote Desktop Connection to the applications folder
Drag the application shortcut to your doc (optional)
4. Open this application from its new location

Part 2: Connect to Terminal Services

1. For “Computer”, type the following:
termserv.newpaltz.edu

Entering the "Computer" name in the RDC

2.   … click “Connect

Screenshot of the Login for Terminal Services

Note:  Under “Options” you can change a lot of settings that will help you save files and display different window sizes–for more detailed information, see full documentation.

3. Enter your NPCUID/password and click “Login