Revision as of 10:13, 27 March 2017

Introduction

X2Go enables remote access to Viper's Visualisation Nodes. There are two main ways to use X2Go either as an xterm terminal or MATE Desktop .Currently only X2Go is only available on visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk .

Installation

Please note before installing X2go you must install XQuartz for more information on XQuartz visit: XQuartz

Please note if you are using X2go off campus you must be connected to the university VPN.

1. Download X2go from: X2go

2. Click the X2go disk image located in the downloads folder

3. Click the mounted X2go image on the desktop

4. Click and drag the x2goclient to the applications folder

Please note if installation is halted you will need to perform the steps listed at: Apple Support

5. Open X2go When launched for the first time the new session dialogue will be displayed automatically

6. In the "Session" tab:

1. In "Session name:" enter visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk
2. In "Host:" enter visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk
3. In "Login:" enter your username
4. In the Session type choose either xterm of MATE

7. In the "Connection" tab

1. When connecting from a university connection, set connection speed to LAN for best performance
2. When connecting from outside the university ADSL should be adequate

8. In the "Media" tab

1. Uncheck the "Enable sound support" box
2. Uncheck the "Client side printing support" box

9. Click "Ok", then click on the session you wish to start and enter your university password.

10. A pop-up will appear stating the server is unknown click "yes".

11. Depending on your session type a either a xterm terminal or MATE desktop will appear

More Information

Visualisation Nodes
X2Go