The Advanced configuration options are accessed by clicking on the Advanced tab. It is strongly advised that you select this option and specify a password.įinally this screen specifies the command to run on the remote system to access the desktop. Require the user to enter this password - Specifies a password which must be entered by the remote user to access your desktop.

If you are likely to want to log in remotely you will need to turn this off since you will not be at the local system to accept your own connection.

Ask for confirmation - When selected, this option causes a dialog to appear warning you of an attempt by a remote user to connect and prompting you to confirm or deny the connection.

When this option is disabled, the remote user can see what is happening on the desktop, but is unable to interact with it using the keyboard and mouse. In other words the remote user can do anything to your desktop that they want using their mouse and keyboard as if they were sitting physically at the local system. Allow other users to control your desktop - Allows users accessing your remote desktop to control the desktop.Allow others to view your desktop - Activates remote desktop access for viewing purposes.The General settings panel is displayed by default and provides the following configuration options: The Remote Desktop Preferences dialog consists of two panels. Although both approaches will be covered, the secure method is strongly recommended when accessing remote desktops over an internet or other insecure connection. It is important to note that there are both secure and insecure ways to access a remote desktop. The Ubuntu remote desktop functionality is based on technology called Virtual Network Computing (VNC) and in this chapter we will cover the key aspects of configuring and using remote desktops with Ubuntu Linux. Secondly, in addition to providing access to your primary desktop (the one you see when you switch on your monitor every morning) it also enables you to create multiple desktops and connect to them remotely. It is also useful in situations where a co-worker or IT support technician needs access to your desktop to resolve a problem. This is useful if you need to work on your computer when you are away from your desk while traveling or sitting in a coffee shop.

Firstly it enables you or another person to view and interact with your desktop environment from another computer system either on the same network or over the internet. This provides two extremely useful features. Ubuntu Linux provides remote desktop access. Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials Print and eBook (ePub/PDF/Kindle) edition contains 36 chapters and over 310 pages Purchase the fully updated Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials book in eBook ($9.99) or Print ($36.99) format You are reading a sample chapter from the Ubuntu 11.04 Essentials book.

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