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= Connecting to a X Server  =
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==Windows XP/7==
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= What is a Xserver =
=== Download the following files ===
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* Xserver is a method of accessing graphical applications on a remote Linux Machine from your local computer.  
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* This requires an Xserver program to be installed locally on your computer.
  
*[[Media:Xming-6-9-0-31-setup.exe|Xming-6-9-0-31-setup.exe]]  
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= Mac OS X =
*[[Media:Putty-0.60-installer.exe|Putty-0.60-installer.exe]]
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*Download '''XQuartz''' at [http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/ http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/]
*[[Media:Putty.reg|putty.reg]] (Right Click to Save)
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*Install XQuartz and be sure to restart the computer after the installation is done.
*[[Media:Xserver.xlaunch|xserver.xlaunch]] (Right Click to Save)
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*Open XQuartz by going to '''Go->Utilities->XQuartz'''
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[[File:xquartz.jpg| 900px]]
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* Type in the following to connect to a remote server
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<pre>ssh -X username@destination.server.edu
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</pre>
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*The '''-X''' after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using Xserver
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*'''username''' - is your username
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*'''destination.server.edu''' - the server you would like to connect too (example: biologin.igb.illinois.edu)
  
=== Installing Xming ===
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= Windows with MobaXterm =
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*MobaXTerm includes an xserver. This is the easiest method on a windows computer
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*Download and install MobaXterm from [https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/ https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/]
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*Open MobaXterm and select '''Start local terminal'''
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[[File:Mobaxterm_xserver_1.jpg| 1000px]]
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*Type in the following to connect to a remote server
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<pre>ssh -X username@destination.server.edu
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</pre>
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*The '''-X''' after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using Xserver
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*'''username''' - is your username
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*'''destination.server.edu''' - the server you would like to connect too (example: biologin.igb.illinois.edu)
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[[File:Mobaxterm_xserver_2.jpg| 1000px]]
  
*Run "Xming-6-9-0-31-setup.exe" installer. Follow the screenshots belows
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= Linux =
*Click Next
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* Most versions of Linux has a Xserver built in.
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* Open a terminal window
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* Type in the following to connect to a remote server
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<pre>ssh -X username@destination.server.edu
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</pre>
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*The '''-X''' after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using Xserver
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*'''username''' - is your username
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*'''destination.server.edu''' - the server you would like to connect too (example: biologin.igb.illinois.edu)
  
[[Image:Xming install1.jpg]]  
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= Testing =
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* A good test is to run the program '''xterm'''.  Most hosts will have this installed.  It will open up a graphical terminal window.
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<pre>[username@hostname ~]$ xterm</pre>
  
*Click Next
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= References =
 
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*[http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/ http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/]
[[Image:Xming install2.jpg]]
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*[https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/ https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/]
 
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System]
*Click Next
 
 
 
[[Image:Xming install3.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Click Next
 
 
 
[[Image:Xming install4.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Uncheck everything except for "Associate XLaunch.exe with the .xlaunch file extension
 
 
 
[[Image:Xming install5.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Click Install
 
 
 
[[Image:Xming install6.jpg]]  
 
 
 
*Uncheck "Launch Xming". Click finish
 
 
 
[[Image:Xming install7.jpg]]
 
 
 
=== Installing PuTTy  ===
 
 
 
*Run "putty-0.60-installer.exe" installer. Follow the screenshots belows
 
*Click Next
 
 
 
[[Image:Putty install1.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Click Next
 
 
 
[[Image:Putty install2.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Click Next
 
 
 
[[Image:Putty install3.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Click Next
 
 
 
[[Image:Putty install4.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Click Install
 
 
 
[[Image:Putty install5.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Click Finish
 
 
 
[[Image:Putty install6.jpg]]
 
 
 
*Run "putty.reg". At the warning that pops up click Yes. It will be similar to the following screenshot
 
 
 
[[Image:Putty.reg.jpg]]
 
 
 
=== Connecting to X Server  ===
 
 
 
*Run "xserver.xlaunch". This is the Xming profile that is needed to connect properly use Xming with a server
 
*Run PuTTY by going to Start-&gt;Programs-&gt;PuTTY-&gt;PuTTY
 
*Type in the hostname you are connecting to then click Open.
 
*Type in your net ID for your username and press enter. Type in your IGB password and press enter.
 
*You are now connect. You should be able to run any xserver capable program.
 
*If you have any issues please email us at help@igb.uiuc.edu.
 

Latest revision as of 16:01, 18 January 2022

What is a Xserver[edit]

  • Xserver is a method of accessing graphical applications on a remote Linux Machine from your local computer.
  • This requires an Xserver program to be installed locally on your computer.

Mac OS X[edit]

  • Download XQuartz at http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/
  • Install XQuartz and be sure to restart the computer after the installation is done.
  • Open XQuartz by going to Go->Utilities->XQuartz

Xquartz.jpg

  • Type in the following to connect to a remote server
ssh -X username@destination.server.edu
  • The -X after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using Xserver
  • username - is your username
  • destination.server.edu - the server you would like to connect too (example: biologin.igb.illinois.edu)

Windows with MobaXterm[edit]

  • MobaXTerm includes an xserver. This is the easiest method on a windows computer
  • Download and install MobaXterm from https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/
  • Open MobaXterm and select Start local terminal

Mobaxterm xserver 1.jpg

  • Type in the following to connect to a remote server
ssh -X username@destination.server.edu
  • The -X after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using Xserver
  • username - is your username
  • destination.server.edu - the server you would like to connect too (example: biologin.igb.illinois.edu)

Mobaxterm xserver 2.jpg

Linux[edit]

  • Most versions of Linux has a Xserver built in.
  • Open a terminal window
  • Type in the following to connect to a remote server
ssh -X username@destination.server.edu
  • The -X after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using Xserver
  • username - is your username
  • destination.server.edu - the server you would like to connect too (example: biologin.igb.illinois.edu)

Testing[edit]

  • A good test is to run the program xterm. Most hosts will have this installed. It will open up a graphical terminal window.
[username@hostname ~]$ xterm

References[edit]