To help someone in his work or on a specific problem, to perform operations on a remote machine or to do maintenance on a server, you may need to access the desktop from a machine remote. For this, there is an application on Windows XP called Remote Desktop Connection, which allows connecting through a LAN or via Internet to a machine. We will see in this tutorial, how, what are the prerequisites and what options are available.
To use the Remote Desktop Connection, you must consider several prerequisites:
- the host (i.e. the remote machine on which you will connect) must have Windows XP professional, Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003
- the client (i.e. the local machine with which you will connect) must have:
- Windows XP (Pro or Home) or Windows Server 2003
- Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 2000, in which case it will install the feature (you can find the installation file on the Windows XP CD or the Microsoft site)
- Mac OS and the software Customer CBD
- you must have a network connection on which is the host, either directly or on the network through a VPN
- port 3389 must be opened because the connection will be via the TCP port
- you must have at least one account with a password on the host
I had provided you some most widely used and nice remote desktop software’s. Linux Distros are considered as the most secure and even everything is simply possible on that platform also.
Krdc
KRDC is KDE Remote Desktop Client. KRDC was overhauled as part of Google Summer of Code (SoC) 2007 Urs Wolfer and other developers to be included in KDE 4.0 . An overhaul was needed as KRDC development had slowed to a stop because he had no active support for several years. The operation is simple because we run it for 2 excellent tool (and krdc krfb) that can easily interact with a remote connection. In a nutshell, KRDC (Remote Desktop Connection) is a client application that allows us to not only sees but also to control the desktop session of another computer with a compatible server (VNC) running.
As for krfb (Remote Frame Buffer) note that it is a simple protocol for remote access to graphical user interfaces. To better explain the process that is set in motion, we remind you that the RFB protocol, the application running on our computer (that is, where are the screen, keyboard and mouse) corresponds to the client. The application that runs on the computer where the frame buffer (that is running the windowing system and applications that the user is remotely controlling) instead of taking the clothes of the server. Connect to a Desktop is very simple. It's about creating an invitation by krfb which will be sent via email to another user who does not have to do is use the address in the body of the email to connect to via Remote Desktop KRDC.
TightVNC server running on winxp, client krdc (4.2.86, works in kde 4.3.1 - apparently forgot to update with the next beta before release when the long-shaking from the kde opensuse factory) is running in linux. Everything connects and works for a while, then within a few minutes hangs - it helps just to restart the server to win.
VNC
The classic client (port 5900) requires installation of VNC Viewer (downloadable here ) for anyone who wants to take control remotely. However the VNC client HTTP (port 5800) has the enormous advantage of working without installation. This can be handy when using mobile when you want / cannot install the client software classic. It only requires a java compatible browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) allows use of a remote computer exactly as if you were facing him: The mouse movements and key presses on the keyboard are transmitted by the network to the remote computer for fly, back an image of the screen of the remote computer is returned at regular intervals. VNC consists of two distinct parts: a resident software (WinVNC) that installs on a remote host client software (VNC Viewer) that allows access. Configuration is minimal and sufficient to implement the server portion of VNC to specify a password that protects access to the remote machine. On the client side, it connects to the remote machine by specifying IP address and has the password previously chosen.
VNC allows for any remote operation, the only constraint being to support the flow of the Internet connection that determines the frequency of refreshing the display of the remote screen. This program is very convenient for working at home, the administration of remote servers or in a learning situation in a computer room. Connections are protected by password and can be secured through the SSH (Secure Shell). One can "see the screen of the other" also from their web browser.
Remember to set a PASSWORD. It is very important if anyone could access your PC. I repeat that it is very important! To set a password, right-click VNC Server in the bar at the bottom right, then click Options, click the VNC password authentication (if not already selected) and finally, click Configure and enter your word password To gain access to a PC, you need the IP of the person you want to help and that VNC is installed correctly. If the PC user does not agree, you do not use RealVNC to control your PC.
It is a client / server application and it is necessary to install on each machine. One server that will be subject to the takeover, and the customer will be taking over the PC. It is also necessary to configure firewalls, routers and two of each machine, and have the IP address of the control.
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