

Remote desktop manager enterprise 12 password#

In this dialog the following configuration options are available: If you plan to access your remote desktop over an internet connected the recommended secure method is described in detail later in this chapter. This is only recommended for accessing a desktop located on the same local network which is protected by a firewall. In this chapter we will be looking at the insecure way of accessing a remote desktop. It is important to note that there are both secure and insecure ways to access a remote desktop. This openSUSE Linux 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 openSUSE Linux. Secondly, in addition to providing access to your primary desktop (the one you see when you switch on your monitor every morning) it enables you to create multiple desktops and connect to them remotely. This essentially means you can access your own, customized desktop, on your own system from anywhere in the world where you have access to a computer with an internet connection.

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. One of the most powerful aspects of the openSUSE desktop (and Linux desktops in general) is the ability to access your own personal desktop remotely. Previous Table of Contents openSUSE Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
