Remote
Accessing PTS Computer Lab Workstation
The PTS IT
team has enabled the ability to remotely access the computers in the PTS
computer labs traditional used by students. This system allows a student to
remotely connect, using a remote desktop connection, to one of the many Windows
based computers in the PTS Templeton computer lab and throughout the library.
This remote
Access system affords students the ability:
·
perform research and searches as if they were in the library or
computer labs
·
Provides access to Accordance Bible software
·
Provides access to the Adobe creative suite
·
Provides additional computing resources
·
Access on campus resources like their H drive and printing
services
While you can
access this remote system form Mac or PC, this remote computers are limited to
Windows based computers as our Apple Computers do not support this type of
remote connection.
Accessing the
Workstations remotely
To access one
of the available PTS workstations:
1.
In the web browser on your computer, go to https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/princeton-theological-seminary
2.
Select a computer from the list, Click Connect
3.
A remote desktop file will download to your computer with the
connection settings*
4.
Once downloaded, open the remote remote desktop file
5.
Once open, Enter your pts username (firstname.lastname) and
password in the provided fields
6.
Once enter you will be connected to the PTS computer and all
resources will be available.
The list of
computers will update automatically to reflect when a computer is in use.
*If you are
using a Mac or Apple device for this connection, you will need to download the
Microsoft Remote Desktop Application. This is a free app available on the Mac
app store here.
Notices
During Connection
During the
remote connection you may receive several notices or warnings related to
trusting the connection. These are normal and expected. Please allow the
connection. Below are some examples of the messages you may receive during the
connection progress.
Both of these
alert boxes are part of the sign in and connection process. It is ok to allow
these to process.