How to switch between the Wayland and X11 graphics back ends?

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Issue

  • How to disable Wayland and use the X11 display Server?
  • How to disable the X11 display Server and use Wayland?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux7.5 and later
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux9
  • GNOME Display Manager(gdm)
  • Wayland
  • X11

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