TC Technology Knowledge Base

Accessing Research Server using VSphere

Updated on

Before proceeding, please connect to VPN prior to following these instructions. Console Access is only accessible while connected to TC's Global Protect VPN.

Step One: Open your internet browser and type into the address bar https://tcvcenter76.tc.columbia.edu

Step Two: There is a security prompt when accessing vCenter, click on Advance.

Step Three: Click on "Proceed to tcvcenter67.tc.columbia.edu".

Step Four: Click on Launch VSPHERE Client (HTML 5)

Step Six: Enter your UNI in the first field, and your Okta password in the password field. Click on the Login button to authenticate into vCenter.

Step Seven: On the side bar, click on it to expand the drop down options.

Step Eight - Continue expanding the drop down options until the virtual machine name populates, then click on the computer name.

Step Nine: Click on Launch Web Console.

Step Ten: Click on the CTRL + ALT + DEL button option on the corner of the screen.

Step Eleven:  Click on Other User, type in the username and password, then click the arrow to authenticate.

If you have any issues with authenticating, please contact the TCIT Service Desk by emailing [email protected] or calling (212) 678-3300 during business hours.

Previous Article Connect to Server on Windows