Remote accessing a system

From Granular Linux Documentation

Introduction

Commonly, one can remotely access system is the following ways:

• Remote desktop sharing
• SSH

We discuss both of these below.

Remote Desktop Sharing

Remote desktop sharing refers to any method of controlling a computer from a remote location. This can be done to either help out a friend remotely or to get help from a remote friend. In Linux, this is done primarily using the technology known as VNC (Virtual Network Computing).

• To invite someone to help you by offering him control over your desktop, do one of the following:
  • Go to Menu > Internet > Remote Access > Krfb.
• To remotely take over some other computer, do one of the following:
  • Go to Menu > Internet > Remote Access > Remote Desktop Sharing.
  • Go to Menu > Internet > Remote Access > Virtual Network Connection.
  • Go to Menu > Internet > Remote Access > TightVNC.

SSH

If you are aware of TELNET, then consider SSH as an enhancement over it. SSH is a secure way to remotely log onto and take control over a UNIX/Linux computer which has the SSH server installed on it. To easily access a remote server using SSH, try one of the following:

• Go to Menu > Internet > Remote Access > PuTTy.
• Open Konsole (command-line), and issue the command:

ssh user@hostname

For example, ssh john@computerworld.com.