The video explains how to access a cloud‑hosted PDM test server to evaluate latency, file transfer performance and overall usability. It begins with a simple ping test to check connection speed before guiding users through VPN setup using Cisco AnyConnect and logging in with provided credentials. It then demonstrates optional FTP testing via FileZilla to measure upload and download speeds, followed by full instructions for installing the PDM client, editing the hosts file and creating a vault view. Users are encouraged to test check‑ins, transfers and general reliability