Apr
11
2007
11
2007
Quick Tip: Use remote Linux GUI system, admin tools locally
Under Tips & Tricks By chandu
Technology has changed dramatically in the last decade. OpenSSH is one the best project. It allows you to control remote Linux / UNIX server using command line or GUI tools.
Do you miss GUI configuration server management tools such as Debian network-admin or Redhat/Cent os system-config-* tools/utilities while administrating a Linux server? Do you want to run GUI admin tools on a remote Linux server and get display on local desktop or laptop X server system?
I have been using OpenSSH X11 forwarding and it works very well with DSL / ADSL/ cable connections.
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Quick Tip: Use remote Linux GUI system, admin tools locally
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