VNC Sessions

Xmanager allows users to create, launch, and manage VNC(Virtual Network Computing) sessions directly from within Xmanager.

How to Create an VNC Session:

  1. Open Xmanager

  2. Point to ‘New’ under the ‘File’ Menu and select ‘VNC Session.’
    Result: A new session properties box will appear.

  3. In the ‘Session’ field enter the session’s name. Enter characters suitable for a file name.

  4. In the ‘Host’ field enter the name or IP address of the device you want to connect to.

  5. In the ‘VNC Port’ field enter the listening port of the remote server you want to connect to. The default port is 5901.

  6. In the [VNC Password], enter the password set on the VNC server running on the remote device.

  7. Click ‘OK’ to save the session.

 

How to Run an VNC Session in a New Window/New Tab:

  1. Open Xmanager

  2. Select VNC in the Session Manager.

  3. Right click the VNC session file you want to run from the VNC session list.

  4. From the context menu, select ‘Open in New window’ or ‘Open in New tab.’

  • Note
    If a session is opened via a mouse double-click, the session file opens in either a new window or new tab depending on the select default open behavior. The default open behavior can be changed under ‘Tools’ -> ‘Default Open Behavior.’