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==Introduction==
X2Go enables remote access to Viper's Visualisation Nodes. 

* There are two main ways to use X2Go as an XTerm terminal or MATE Desktop. Currently, only X2Go is only available on visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk .

==Installation==

===Prerequisites===

* Please note before installing X2go you must install XQuartz for more information on XQuartz visit: [[Training/XQuartz|XQuartz]]
* Please note if you are using X2go off campus you must be connected to the university VPN.


===Installing Steps===

# Download X2Go from: [http://wiki.x2go.org/doku.php X2Go].
# Click the X2Go disk image located in the downloads folder.
# Click the mounted X2Go image on the desktop.
# Click and drag the x2goclient to the applications folder.
# Open X2Go Client - When launched for the first time the new session dialogue will be displayed automatically.
# In the "Session" tab:
* In "Session name:" enter visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk
* In "Host:" enter visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk
* In "Login:" enter your username
* In the Session type choose either XTerm of MATE
[[File:X2go session.png ]]
7. In the "Connection" tab
#When connecting from a university connection, set the connection speed to LAN for the best performance
#When connecting from outside the university ADSL should be adequate
[[File:X2go connection.png]]
8. In the "Media" tab
#Uncheck the "Enable sound support" box
#Uncheck the "Client-side printing support" box
[[File:X2go media.png]]
9. Click "Ok", then click on the session you wish to start and enter your university password.<br><br>
10. A pop-up will appear stating the server is unknown click "yes".<br><br>
[[File:X2go unknown server.png]]
11. Depending on your session type either an XTerm terminal or MATE desktop will appear
[[File:X2go desktop.png]]

==Next Steps==
* [[General/Visualisation Nodes|Visualisation Nodes]]
* [http://wiki.x2go.org/doku.php X2Go]

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