[dba-Tech] Remote access to a MacBook Pro

[Jim Lawrence]

Hi John:

I have been using X2Go at http://wiki.x2go.org/doku.php.

It runs across all platforms, runs over SSH (with all the implied security), does not require a third party company to manage (and charge) for connections, is very fast and even allows past-through printing and sound. 

I have recently installed it so I will be able to remotely manage my network and am still working out the details but am so far very impressed.

Considerations: The applications involved run on and connect across all platforms. You must install an SSH client and server on the respective computers but it can be done very quickly, it is nice to have an absolutely secure connection and depending on how the router is configured, the port you want for the connection may have to be opened. Aside: After an command line SSH connection can be maintained then X2Go can be installed. 

If you decide to go this route I will be glad to help as I am just getting a handle on this new tech myself. I am of course using Linux but the installs and concepts are exactly the same whether it is Windows or Apple or various smartphones/tablets.

Jim  
----- Original Message -----
From: "John R Bartow" <jbartow at winhaven.net>
To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:54:45 PM
Subject: [dba-Tech] Remote access to a MacBook Pro

Hi All,

I need to set up remote access (no or low cost) on a MacBook Pro that I can
monitor from my Windows PC. I've attempted RealVNC and I have failed. Any
suggestions as to what I might have missed?

 

TIA,

John B

 

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