Introduction

Terminal Server is a solution for remote computing that enables users to access Outlook email, personal files, and server-based applications from most PCs or Macs with internet access and web browsers. It is a secure connection to the DEB network and is a user-friendly solution for people who have multiple offices or travel often.

Terminal Server allows users to create a connection from a web browser or thin client (a small application installed on a remote machine) to a bank of servers residing at the DEB. The machine connecting to the DEB servers is treated as a terminal, and all processing occurs on the server end. Since email (with the exception of Saved Mail folders) is stored on servers anyway, users can access email servers by opening a copy of Outlook installed on the Terminal Server. Each user is assigned a profile, which contains a folder where documents and files can be stored. This folder also resides on the server (known as the M Drive), so that its contents can be accessed whether the user is logging in from home, work or elsewhere.

To begin the process of setting up a new account, email the Help Desk to request a logon, then take a look at the checklist for new users.

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This will guide you through the steps of setting up a new account in the proper order.