SILK Using the Remote Desktop Scheduler

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1 Overview As of October 21, 2015, there are two methods of logging into the SILK Scheduler: LBLESD Citrix Login Interface or the new LBL Remote Desktop User Logon Interface. Citrix Login Interface is used to provide a secured entry into SILK applications. Citrix requires a license for each person logging into using SILK. The Remote Desktop Login Interface (for SILK - RD SILK Scheduler) is another type of secure login method for accessing SILK. LBL has purchased a single license for this product that allows an unlimited number of client users. LBL Information Systems and LBL Network are promoting the use of the Remote Desktop Login Interface for SILK because of: Security control Quicker logon response No idle time limits No limit to the number of users logged into SILK Uses the same security Domain, User ID and Password SILK works as it always has And works with web browsers: IE (10 and up), Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome Logging into SILK using RD SILK Scheduler To log into SILK using the RD SILK Scheduler you will need to know the Domain, your User ID, and password. For most SILK users the domain is SIS. The user id and password is the same that you currently use for SILK. During your first time using this URL address, you may encounter several Firefox browser security windows before you are allowed to log into your SILK district. Using Mozillia Firefox, enter the following URL to access the RD SILK Scheduler:

2 Once the User Login page is displayed, enter your SILK security information. Enter your Domain\User ID: SIS\LFXXXX (initials of last name, first name followed by last 4 numbers of user id. Password: your SILK password Click [Sign in]

3 The SILK Main Icon should be displayed. Depending on the time of year, you may also see the SILK Scheduler Icon. Click on the SILK Icon. Depending on the browser and your network security, another security window may be displayed. Click Open with Remote Desktop Connection (default). And, you may want to check the box next to Do this automatically for files like this from now on. Click [OK]

4 You may encounter a security window similar or the same as the publisher security verification: On this type of security window, you may want to check Don t ask me again for remote connections from this publisher. If you do not check this, you will continue to get this security window until you do check the box. Click [Connect]

5 The next security window you will see is the Credentials window. Re-enter your password for the domain\user id. And, you may want to check Remember my credentials, otherwise you will see this window again the next time you login to RD SILK Scheduler. If the displayed domain\user id is not the same as your SILK domain and user id, click on Use another account, enter the SIS\user id, and then your SILK password. Click [OK]

6 The final security window you will see is Open File Security Warning. You may want to uncheck Always ask before opening this file. If you do not uncheck this, you will continue to encounter this security window until you do. Click [Run]

7 The remote desktop access process will connect you to the Silk Logon page. Click [Other Databases] Select your district Click [OK] SILK will function as expected. The color scheme of SILK will change a little bit according to the pixel rating of your monitor(s). Before leaving for the day, it will be important for you to logoff of SILK! Click on File (upper left corner) and Click on Exit. This action will return you to the SILK Icon page. Click [SIGN OUT].