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Unless you have already an RDP client available on your laptop, you need to install one now so that you can connect to a Windows instance that you will use during the workshop. Follow the specific instructions for your operating system to install an RDP client, preferably Microsoft Remote Desktop 10.

- **Windows Setup:** Microsoft Remote Desktop is likely already included in your Windows operating system. To verify, type `mstsc` at a Command Prompt window. If it's not already included, you can obtain it through the [Microsoft Store](https://www.microsoft.com/p/microsoft-remotedesktop/9wzdncrfj3ps). 

- **MacOS Setup**: Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 for macOS is available from the [Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-10/id1295203466).

- **Linux Setup:** Microsoft Remote Desktop is not available for Linux, but you can use [Remmina](https://remmina.org/) instead.


Once you have successfully configured the RDP client, you can start the workshop by following one of the following depending on whether you are...

* ...[attending an AWS hosted event (using AWS provided hashes)]({{< relref "./aws-event/" >}})
* ...[running the workshop on your own (in your own account)]({{< relref "./self-paced/" >}})