OpenSUSE 11.4, 12.1, 12.2 XDMCP Configuration

This configuration guide is for users utilizing gdm and making outside connections. (When executing the ps -aef | grep dm, 'gdm' is displayed in the results)

XDMCP Configuration

1. Display Manager Configuration

   yast sysconfig

   Desktop -> Display manager -> DISPLAYMANAGER_REMOTE_ACCESS : yes
   (Related File: /etc/sysconfig/displaymanager)
   
   

2. Restart the XDMCP Daemon(gdm)

   /etc/init.d/xdm restart
   (Note: Make sure to type in 'xdm' not 'gdm')

3. Firewall settings

   yast firewall

   allowed services -> Service to Allow (add xdmcp)
   (Related File: /etc/sysconfig/SuSEfirewall2)