How To Enable Remote Desktop In VMware?
By: Harsh Pahwa
Tags: Technology, Business, Computers, How To, Remote Working

You can enable Virtual Machine in VMware following different methods. You can get it done manually with the use of the VMware Workstation Program. You can also consider installing remote access software while enabling it manually. If you require access just within the local network, and also you do not desire to have access to the host machine all the time, it becomes a lot easier to get the remote desktop connections enabled.

You can enable remote desktop connections through the operating system and also within the VMware network settings regularly as per your convenience. At first, you need to get the port set up done in VMware.

It will help the program know about what needs to be done when the request is sent through remote desktop applications.

Configuring VMware For Remote Desktop Connections

At first, the VMware needs to be configured so that the RDP requests can be forwarded to the IP address of the virtual machine. The steps mentioned below are required to be followed for successful configuration. Take a look:

Also, read Managed Citrix VDI Desktop for virtualization solution.

Step 1:

First, we need to go to the menu. From there, we need to click on the Settings button. After this, we need to go to the hardware tab and then select Network Adapter. From there, you need to define the connecting type by selecting NAT.

Step 2:

Now you need to go to the command prompt from your virtual machine. You need to then enter your IP configuration and look for the value that is following the IPv4 address — the record of the same needs to be kept for the later steps.

Step 3:

The next step is to go to the menu and then click on Edit. From there, you need to select Virtual Network Editor. After this, you need to choose the NAT network type and select NAT Settings.

Step 4:

You need to click on Add from the new prompt, and then the new port forwarder needs to be included. You need to fill in the information as:

Host Port: 9997 (It is an open port number. If you are not certain which number will be taken into usage, you can choose the one provided above. )

After this, you need to provide the Type as TCP and then enter the IP that was recorded in Step 2 in the Virtual machine IP address.

You need to provide a Virtual machine port number as 3389. This port number is by default and can be modified through registry editing.

If you need to, then save the open prompts. This will allow the changes in the configuration to take place.

Step 5:

It’s the final step where you need to get the RDP connections enabled from the operating system. The approach is different in all the Windows versions.

Windows 8.1: In this OS, you need to look for the one who can use the remote from the start menu. This will help trim down the results.

Windows 7: Here you go to Start Menu and then search for Remote Desktop. After this, you need to select users who have remote desktop applications.

Windows XP: Here, you need to right-click on the My Computer option from the start menu. After this, you need to move to the remote settings.

Get Connected To Virtual Machine With RDP

You can connect with the virtual machine just the way it is with all the other systems. All you need to do is to go to the Start menu and then open Mstsc. After this, you need to provide the computer name or IP address and then click on the Connect option. As soon as you provide your Login details, you will get connected!

Wrap Up

In this way, you will be able to enable remote desktop in VMware. Connecting with a computer is a lot easier, be it virtual or not, with the use of Windows Remote Desktop. So, get started with the steps now!