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Logging into TAAURUS

This guide will help you connect to TAAURUS using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

Prerequisites

Step 1: Connecting from Windows

On your local Windows PC:

  1. Open the Start menu and search for Remote Desktop Connection
  2. Select Remote Desktop Connection from the results
    • Danish users: Look for "Forbindelse til Fjernskrivebord"

Step 2: Enter Server Details

  1. In the Remote Desktop Connection window, enter the server address: 
    sp-test05.srv.aau.dk
  2. Click Show Options to access Advanced settings in the tab

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Step 3: Configure Gateway Settings

  1. Go to the Advanced tab
  2. Click Settings... under "Connect from anywhere"
  3. In the Connection settings dialog:
    • Enter rdgw.taaurus.aau.dk in the Server name field
    • Select Ask for password from the Logon method dropdown
    • Uncheck "Use these RD Gateway server settings"
  4. Click OK to save settings
  5. Click Connect to initiate the connection

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Step 4: Authentication Process

You will go through a multi-step authentication process:

First Authentication

  • A Windows Security popup will appear
  • Click More choices and then Use a different account
  • Enter your AAU email address and password
  • Click OK

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Second Authentication (2FA)

  • You will be prompted to authenticate using your Microsoft Authenticator app
    • If you need help setting up AAU MFA please follow these instructions
  • Open the app and approve the login request

Final Authentication

  • You may need to authenticate once more with your AAU email and password

Screenshot of RDP

Step 5: Success!

Once authenticated, you will be connected to the TAAURUS remote desktop environment. You should see the desktop interface of the TAAURUS server.

Screenshot of RDP

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the login process:

  1. Connection fails: Check that you are connected to AAU network and try again
  2. Authentication errors: Verify your AAU credentials and MFA setup
  3. Gateway issues: Ensure you've correctly configured the RD Gateway settings
  4. Still having problems: Contact CLAAUDIA support at serviceportal.aau.dk

Step 1: Connecting from macOS

TAAURUS provides access through a Windows Remote Desktop environment, which means all operating systems must connect using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

Because only Windows includes an RDP client by default, macOS users must install one before connecting.

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop

  1. Open the Mac App Store
  2. Search for Microsoft Remote Desktop
  3. Install the application

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Step 2: Configure the connection

  1. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop
  2. Click Add PC
  3. Enter the server address:

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sp-test05.srv.aau.dk

  1. Under Gateway, choose Add Gateway…

    • Server: rdgw.taaurus.aau.dk
    • User account: Ask when required

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Save the connection and double-click it to connect.

Step 3: Authentication Process

You will be prompted to log in with your AAU email and password, followed by approval in Microsoft Authenticator.

Step 4: Final Authentication

  • You may need to authenticate once more with your AAU email and password

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Step 5: Success!

Once authenticated, you will be connected to the TAAURUS remote desktop environment. You should see the desktop interface of the TAAURUS server.

Screenshot of RDP

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the login process:

  1. Connection fails: Check that you are connected to AAU network and try again
  2. Authentication errors: Verify your AAU credentials and MFA setup
  3. Gateway issues: Ensure you've correctly configured the RD Gateway settings
  4. Still having problems: Contact CLAAUDIA support at serviceportal.aau.dk

Step 1: Connecting from Linux

TAAURUS provides access through a Windows Remote Desktop environment, which means all operating systems must connect using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

Because only Windows includes an RDP client by default, Linux users must install one before connecting.

We recommend using Remmina remote desktop client:

Step 1: Install Remmina

sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-rdp

sudo dnf install remmina

sudo pacman -S remmina

Step 2: Configure the connection

  1. Open Remmina
  2. Click + to add a new connection
  3. Set:
  4. Protocol: RDP
  5. Server:
    sp-test05.srv.aau.dk

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  1. Under Advanced:
  2. Enable Use RD Gateway
  3. Gateway server: rdgw.taaurus.aau.dk

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Save and connect.

Step 3: Authentication Process

Authenticate with AAU email + password, then approve via Microsoft Authenticator.

Step 4: Final Authentication

  • You may need to authenticate once more with your AAU email and password

Screenshot of RDP

Step 5: Success!

Once authenticated, you will be connected to the TAAURUS remote desktop environment. You should see the desktop interface of the TAAURUS server.

Screenshot of RDP

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the login process:

  1. Connection fails: Check that you are connected to AAU network and try again
  2. Authentication errors: Verify your AAU credentials and MFA setup
  3. Gateway issues: Ensure you've correctly configured the RD Gateway settings
  4. Still having problems: Contact CLAAUDIA support at serviceportal.aau.dk

Next Steps

Now that you're logged in, you're ready to explore the TAAURUS platform. Continue to learn about navigating TAAURUS, available applications, and the file system.