How to connect to the RHEL system from Windows using Xmanager ?

Resolution

To access RHEL system from Microsoft Windows using Xmanager following methods can be followed:

Using SSH X11Forwarding

• Make sure your ssh server is configured to allow X11Forwarding :

  # less /etc/ssh/sshd_config
  
  search for "X11Forwarding" option in above file. It should be "yes"
  
  Eg: 
  
  X11Forwarding yes
  

• Now try any one of these methods:

Method-1

• Run Xmanager- passive mode on your windows system.
• Open Putty --> In Connection select ssh and expand it -> now click on X11 -> On right hand side you will get an option
  to enable X11 forwarding, enable it.
• Again click on session and enter the ip of RHEL6 system.
• This will open login shell . Enter the login details.
• After login into system try to run any application

Method-2

• Run xstart from windows explorer:

• Enter following details in opened window:

    Host: Ip_of_RHEL_System
    Protocol: SSH
    User name : Enter user name
    Authentication: Password
    Command: /usr/bin/xterm        <<------------ This will open a terminal after successful authentication.
  

Using Xdmcp

• Enable Xdmcp on RHEL and configure it to allow connections on UDP port 177.
  Steps to connect from Windows
  • Open X Browser and it should list all the host available for XDMCP connection.
  • Click on system icon to open it.

Note:

• Xmanager is a third party application, usage and configuration this application is not supported as per Production Support Scope of Coverage