VNC server is a used to share desktop with remote computer. VNC works on client server architecture. To share desktop you need vnc-server package and to access from other computers you need vnc-viewer. In this tutorials I will show you how to configure vnc server.
For demonstration purpose we will use two linux systems. Both systems should have graphics installed.
To configure VNC- Server
Boot system in init 5 or graphic mode. vnc-server rpm is required to configure server check it if not found install it.
now click on preferences from system and select remote desktop
This will launch a new window where you can set sharing and security for remote desktop
Allow other users to control your desktop Check this options if you want to grant permission to control user desktop to other user.
In security tab you can set password for the user who want to connect with server [Recommended]
Configure Linux client
Go on client system and ping server. vnc-viewer rpm is required to configure clients.
Now select accessories from application menu and click on vnc viewer
this will launch a window Give vnc server ip in it and click on ok.
Once connected it will ask for password Give the password which you set on server .
On server side it will show a pop up and ask for permission click on allow.
After getting permission from server side you can use server desktop on client side .
Now we can access the remote Linux desktop using VNC Server.
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