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Result: The DNCS Administrative Console opens.
Logging into the DNCS, RNCS, and Application Server from a Windows PC
Telnet and XDMCP have been disabled on the DNCS, RNCS, and Application Server
to decrease security vulnerabilities.
to decrease security vulnerabilities.
SSH and X11 forwarding are available on the systems to allow remote access to X-
based user interfaces such as dncsContol, lionnControl, and appControl.
based user interfaces such as dncsContol, lionnControl, and appControl.
Note: The Administrative Console can be accessed remotely using this connection
method; however, we do NOT recommend this because of the display delay. We
recommend using a Web Browser on a remote computer to access the
Administrative Console.
method; however, we do NOT recommend this because of the display delay. We
recommend using a Web Browser on a remote computer to access the
Administrative Console.
To access your DNCS, RNCS, or Application Server using a Windows PC, you need
to set up an xterm terminal emulator, such as PuTTY and an x-client, such as Exceed.
We recommend using one of the following X Windows terminal programs:
to set up an xterm terminal emulator, such as PuTTY and an x-client, such as Exceed.
We recommend using one of the following X Windows terminal programs:
Exceed
X-WIN 32
Reflection X
PuTTY Settings
Note: PuTTY is not required with Exceed. You can use Exceed's Connectivity Secure
Shell.
Shell.
Use the following settings when you configure PuTTY.