Can I run an .rdp on the iPad Pro?

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Can I run an .rdp on the iPad Pro?

Our fire department has a reporting program that is initiated with an .rdp connection. All of our input actually gets saved on a remote server over the Internet. It works fantastic on Windows PCs. I was told we would be able to start doing our reports via our iPads but I'm not so sure that's correct. I've tried everything I know to even get an .rdp to save to any iOS on iPads or iPhones. If anybody has experience with this I sure could use an expert. Thanks!

iPad Pro, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Nov 25, 2016 7:33 PM

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LACAllen

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Dec 10, 2016 6:49 PM in response to BeachBummin'

There is an MS Remote Desktop app for iPad. This will likely work.

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id714464092?mt=8

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BeachBummin' Author

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Dec 10, 2016 6:53 PM in response to LACAllen

Your advice was correct. I downloaded the app but it took me a while to find the opportunity to test it. When I did it worked perfectly. I've never connected that way before and the interface (for my particular application) was clumsy (i actually had to drag a mouse cursor around onscreen) but overall it works. When I told my chief about it he said, "Yeah, their update is addressing this but they're not in a hurry." Anyway, now if I need to run an .rdp I know it's entirely possible. Thank you.

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