This topic describes how to use a local RDP client tool to log on to Bastionhost and access a host for which you want to perform O&M operations. The Microsoft Remote Desktop application is used as an example.

Prerequisites

  • The Microsoft Remote Desktop application is downloaded from Microsoft Store and installed on your local host.
  • Bastionhost O&M addresses are obtained. You can obtain these addresses in the O&M Portals section on the Overview page of Bastionhost. For more information, see Log on to Bastionhost.O&M Portals section

Procedure

  1. Start Microsoft Remote Desktop.
  2. Enter <Bastionhost O&M address>:63389 in the Computer field and click Connect.
    Start Microsoft Remote Desktop
  3. In the login dialog box that appears, enter the username and password used to access Bastionhost and click Login.
    login dialog box
  4. Optional:If multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enabled for a RAM user, enter the verification code obtained from the bound MFA device (the Alibaba Cloud app) in the Two Factor dialog box that appears and click Ok.
    Two Factor dialog box
  5. On the asset management page, double-click the authorized host that you want to access for O&M.
    Access the authorized host