Logging into the ITS Digital Signage Content Manager

This article discusses how to connect to the ITS Digital Signage Content Manager Desktop Program.

Objective

Connect to the ITS Digital Signage Content Manager Desktop.

Environment

macOS X or Windows 10 workstation connecting to the Content Manager for ITS 4 Winds Content Manager Desktop.

Procedure

1. Open the "Remote Desktop Connection" program:
   • For macOS X, launch /Applications/Microsoft Remote Desktop.app.
   • For Windows 10:
     1. Click the search magnifying glass in the lower left corner of your Windows 10 desktop.
     2. Start typing "Remote Desktop Connection" and click on it when it appears a the top of the list. You will likely only need the first two letters.
2. In the "Computer" (Windows) or "PC name" (Mac) field enter the remote host name:
   dsw-digital-signage.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu.
3. Click Connect.
4. The "Enter your Credentials" window should display your login account. Enter your umroot\uniqname if needed.
5. Enter your password to initiate the connection. You should eventually see the remote desktop.
6. Open the "Content Manager Desktop Program."

Additional notes

• ITS documentation for connecting from Windows 7.