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F5 Unified Demo Framework (UDF)

Note

This environment is currently available for F5 employees only

Connecting to the Environment

To connect to the lab environment we will use an RDP client to connect to the Windows Jump Box.

Note

We recommend that students open this lab guide on their Jumphost
using the Chrome web browser. The browser is configured to open the lab guide as it’s start page.

The lab environment provides two access methods to the Jumphost:

  • RDP Connection using an RDP Client

Connect using RDP

  1. In the UDF navigate to your Deployments

  2. Click the Details button for your Deployment

  3. Click the Components tab

  4. Find the Linux Jumphost Component and click the the Details button.

  5. Download the RDP file by completed one of the following:

    • Full Screen: Click the udf-rdp-button button to download an RDP file that will start the RDP session in full screen mode

    • Specify Resolution: Click the udf-down-arrow button and select a screen resolution to use for the connection:

      udf-rdp-resolution

  6. If you do not have the official Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, please install it using the instructions at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-clients

  7. Warning

    If you have a HiDPI display please refer to the lab-udf-hidpi instructions below

  8. Open the RDP file in the Remote Desktop Client and connect. If you have any problems please ask your instructor for help

  9. Select how you would like to continue:

    • Start: module0

Using HiDPI Displays (RDP & Windows)

Warning

Do these steps BEFORE you connect via RDP. Choose ONE only. Do not do both.

If you are using Hi Resolution Display on Windows, we recommend that you either:

  • RECOMMENDED: Resize your display to 1080p (1920 x 1080) or
  • Use your RDP clients “Zoom” functionality to increase the size

Use RDP Zoom

  1. Right click on the RDP file and click on Edit

    edit-rdp

  2. Under the Display tab change the resolution to 1920x1080, then click Connect

    rdp-resolution

  3. After you connect, access the menu at the top left of your RDP Window and change the Zoom level (i.e. 175%).

    rdp-zoom

  4. Select how you would like to continue:

    • Start: module0
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