How to Run a GUI Install on a Windows PC for a Remote Linux System Using Putty

Summary:

This document outlines how to set up a graphical user interface (GUI) on a Windows PC for accessing a remote Linux system via PuTTY. The process involves installing Xming, running Xlaunch to start an Xserver, configuring PuTTY for X11 forwarding, accepting the RSA key, allowing remote connections, testing with xclipboard, and finally using GUI tools or connectors for the remote Linux system.

Details:

To run a graphical user interface (GUI) installation on a Windows PC for a remote Linux system using PuTTY, follow these steps: 1. **Download and Install Xming**: Download and install the latest version of Xming, such as Xming-6-9-0-31.setup.exe. Accept all default settings during installation. 2. **Run Xlaunch from the Xming folder**: Navigate to the Xming folder where you installed it, and run "Xlaunch". This will start an Xserver in the background. 3. **Configure PuTTY**:

• Open PuTTY.

• Enter your host IP address under the "Host Name (or IP address)" field.

• Expand the SSH category and select "X11".

• Check the "Enable X11 forwarding" option, then enter `localhost:0.0`. This means you are connecting to localhost on port 0.0.

• Click "Open" to connect to the remote Linux system.

4. **Accept RSA Key**: If this is your first time connecting to the server, you will be prompted to accept the RSA key. Accept it. 5. **Log in and Configure X11 Forwarding**: After logging in, type `xhost +` (without quotes) and press Enter. This command allows remote X connections. 6. **Test Your Xserver Configuration**: To test your configuration, type `xclipboard` and press Enter. If it runs successfully as a background process, you can proceed with installing connectors or other GUI applications. 7. **Install Connectors via GUI**: Now you can install connectors or perform any other tasks through a graphical interface on the remote Linux system. By following these steps, you should be able to run a GUI application for your remote Linux system using PuTTY and Xming.

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