One of the biggest notable changes I found with this version over the previous is the fact that you can save client servers/sessions. Performance is not an issue for me during my tests. This version really has stepped it up a notch from their previous version. Microsoft had recently made version 8.0.0 available. Since I work heavily on Windows machines, there were a few essential requirements I was looking for to help my overall daily workflow:ĭownload Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for MacĬoming in at # 1 for my favorite remote desktop client for Mac is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop for Mac. With the need for me to be able to quickly remote into a variety of Windows servers, I wanted an RDP client I could use on my Mac that would give me a great experience.Īt work we typically suggest Microsoft’s Remote Desktop for Mac to our Doctors and staff when they come to us for assistance with setting up VPN and remote access into the hospital.īut Microsoft’s Remote Desktop for Mac isn’t the only application available. When I purchased my first Apple computer (13″ Macbook Air) early in 2013, I found myself searching for the best application to remote into my Windows computers and servers. The good news is that the new OS X Microsoft Remote Desktop 1 (Mac App store only though – grr) does work with Windows 2012 R2. Who knew and why did it make me report all those crashes?) (Brief aside – Microsoft have a little note that says the 2.1.1 client is not supported on OS X v10.7 or later. Remote Desktop Connection cannot verify the identity of the computer that you want to connect to.Ī (regular) Windows 2012 Remote Desktop client doesn’t have this problem.

For me it fails with the following error message: Watch out – the old OS X Microsoft Remote Desktop (version 2.1.1) that comes with Mac Microsoft Office 2011 no longer works with Windows 2012 R2 (it does work with plain old Windows 2012).

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