Remote access with Linux
Introduction
This page provides an overview of the various options for remote access with Linux. There are several ways to work in a fully graphical session, or use a normal text based command system.
Each of these systems has it's own advantages, or provides a leverage for more advanced forms of remote access. After a short introduction, each technique is explained throughly in the section contents.
Sections
- SSH
- SSH provides a simple but secure text-based login, like telnet one did. It can be used to type shell commands. SSH can also be used to transfer files, X11 Window data, or other traffic through the same secure channel.
- X11
- The X11 window system is the corner stone for all graphical applications. This topic explains how to forward remote X11 window data using SSH, or establish a remote login using XDMCP.
- VNC
- VNC is a common way to connect to a remote desktop. VNC is easy to use, widely supported by software, but slow compared to commercial alternatives. In Linux, a VNC server can run stand-alone, or started on request using xinetd and XDMCP.
- NoMachine NX
- The NoMachine NX technology is currently the most promising remote desktop software for Linux. A remote NX desktop is very responsive, fast, and quite easy to configure.