Static XDMCP Session

In addition to automatic sessions, Xmanager provides support for static sessions, such as Passive, XDMCP Query, XDMCP Broadcast, XMDCP Indirect, and Secure XDMCP. Unlike automatic sessions, static sessions are displayed in the Xmanager window at all times and can be created, modified, or deleted by users. Unlike XDMCP sessions, passive sessions wait passively for an X application's request, but are grouped with XDMCP sessions based simply on the fact that they are not Xstart sessions.

To Create Passive Sessions:

1. Run Xmanager.
2. Select XMDCP in the sessions category on the left.
3. Point to [New] in the [File] menu and select [New Session Wizard]. The New Session Wizard is displayed.
4. Select None (Passive) in [Method] and click [Next].
5. Select a server profile from [X Server Profile] and click [Next].
6. Enter a session name in [Name].
7. Click [Finish].

• Note
  When a passive session is executed, Xmanager enters a mode in which it stands by for an X application connection. Users can then run a remote X application by using Xstart or a terminal program, such as telnet. 

To Create XDMCP Query/Broadcast/Indirect/Secure XDMCP Session:

1. Run Xmanager.
2. Select XDMCP in the sessions category.
3. Point to [New] in the [File] menu and select [New Session Wizard]. New Session Wizard is displayed.
4. Select XMDCP Query, XDMCP Broadcast, XDMCP Indirect, or Secure XDMCP in [Method].
   • Note
     XDMCP Query connections are made directly with a designated host and the GUI login screen can be brought to a user's window.
     XDMCP Broadcast connections are a method where Xmanager opens the Chooser dialog box and lists hosts available for connection.
     XDMCP Indirect connections are similar to XMDCP Broadcast connections. However, the Chooser dialog box is displayed by a designated remote host, not Xmanager.
     Secure XDMCP connections can be used when Xmanager is inside a firewall or a private network and the remote host is outside the firewall or the private network and thus users cannot make a direct XDMCP connection. If the SSH server is in operation on this remote host, XDMCP connections with the remote host can be achieved utilizing SSH tunneling of the Secure XDMCP connection.
5. Enter the remote host name or IP address in [Host] and click [Next].
6. Select server profile from [X Server Profile] and click [Next].
7. Enter a session name in [Name].
8. Click [Finish].

To Create Shortcuts to Static Sessions:

1. Run Xmanager.
2. Right-click on a session.
3. Select [Create Shortcut].

To Send Sessions through E-mail:

1. Run Xmanager.
2. Right-click on a session.
3. Point to [Send To] and select [E-Mail Recipient].

To Bring Sessions into Xmanager:

1. Drag a session from an external folder.
2. Drop it into the Xmanager window.

• Note
  Only static sessions saved in a file can be dragged and dropped. Automatic sessions cannot be brought in. 

To Share Sessions with Other Users:

1. Run Xmanager.
2. Right-click on a session.
3. Select [Sharing].

• Note
  This task requires administrative permissions. Shared sessions are moved to a shared folder. By default, Xmanager has Shared sessions disabled. Shared sessions can be shown by navigating to the [Tools] menu and selecting [Options].

To Save Automatic Sessions as a Static Session:

1. Run Xmanager.
2. Select an automatic session and right-click on it.
3. Select [Save As].