Difference between revisions of "Training/X2Go macOS"
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | X2Go enables remote access to Viper's Visualisation Nodes. There are two main ways to use X2Go | + | 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 . |
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[[File:X2go session.png ]] | [[File:X2go session.png ]] | ||
7. In the "Connection" tab | 7. In the "Connection" tab | ||
| − | #When connecting from a university connection, set connection speed to LAN for best performance | + | #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 | #When connecting from outside the university ADSL should be adequate | ||
[[File:X2go connection.png]] | [[File:X2go connection.png]] | ||
8. In the "Media" tab | 8. In the "Media" tab | ||
#Uncheck the "Enable sound support" box | #Uncheck the "Enable sound support" box | ||
| − | #Uncheck the "Client side printing support" box | + | #Uncheck the "Client-side printing support" box |
[[File:X2go media.png]] | [[File:X2go media.png]] | ||
9. Click "Ok", then click on the session you wish to start and enter your university password.<br><br> | 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> | 10. A pop-up will appear stating the server is unknown click "yes".<br><br> | ||
[[File:X2go unknown server.png]] | [[File:X2go unknown server.png]] | ||
| − | 11. Depending on your session type | + | 11. Depending on your session type either a xterm terminal or MATE desktop will appear |
[[File:X2go desktop.png]] | [[File:X2go desktop.png]] | ||
Revision as of 13:03, 13 October 2022
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
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Please note before installing X2go you must install XQuartz for more information on XQuartz visit: XQuartz |
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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
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Please note if installation is halted you will need to perform the steps listed at: Apple Support |
5. Open X2Go Client
When launched for the first time the new session dialogue will be displayed automatically
6. 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
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
8. In the "Media" tab
- Uncheck the "Enable sound support" box
- 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 either a xterm terminal or MATE desktop will appear
