Microsoft Azure download RDP file

Note: 

Downloads the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configuration file for a virtual machine created in Microsoft Azure.

Note: Microsoft Azure actions are supported for use only with the Azure Classic Portal (manage.windowsazure.com)

Action settings

Do one of the following to open the Action configuration window:

  • Double-click the action.
  • Click on the action and then click Configure.

See Action configuration window for more information.

Field Description
Certificate

Specify the certificate file (.pfx) to be used for authenticating the service request. This certificate must be associated with the Microsoft Azure subscription.

  • Existing SharePoint Content: Enter the URL of the certificate within the current site.
  • Content: This is currently not supported.
  • Current item: Upload the current certificate that the workflow is running on. This option is only available on document libraries.
Certificate password

Specify the password for the certificate.

Subscription ID

Specify the subscription ID associated with the certificate.

Virtual machine name

Specify the name of the virtual machine.

Save file as

Location for the newly downloaded RDP file (.rdp extension). Select one of the following options.

Note: For instructions on logging on to a virtual machine that is running a Linux operating system, see the following Microsoft Azure article: How to Log on to a Virtual Machine Running Linux.

For more information about how to use Lookups in configuration fields, see Lookups in action configuration fields.