Minimal installed server, I need to put a GUI and VNC via command line?
Hey guys,
Total, total noob here, but I would like to know if this is possible, and maybe some tips on how to do it if it is. I just got myself a dedicated server, and I guess I assumed I could just remote control it via my own screen, much like using vnc or remote desktop, but that wasn't the case. The server has Debian 5.0, a "minimal install" is what they called it, I assume it's just installed and not configured at all. I need to 1. Connect to the server, and I guess the only way is via telnet? Since I have no VNC or remote desktop (yeah, microsoft, I know, but I don't know what it's called for Linux/GNU). 2. Can I install VNC or somehow "activate" or "open" the GUI via telnet, much like a remote desktop kind of solution? I have used Debian's GUI on my laptop a couple of times, and I'm a total Windows-user, but I can navigate the graphical interface. I'm just COMPLETELY nulled when it comes to command line. So yeah, I guess I'm wondering how the heck I can remote control the server via a GUI, preferably VNC, and if I can install it via telnet or however I'm supposed to connect to the server? I thought I'd ask here, because they charge a ridiculous amount of money to do this for me :) Thanks! |
1. You need ssh. putty for windows
2. You can install any software via apt. How install and run vnc server. You should type the commands via ssh(putty). |
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Welcome to LQ! Easy way would be to use 'putty' to ssh into the server. PuTTY is a Free Telnet/SSH Client. PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. :hattip: The above link and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links'. More than just SlackwareŽ links! |
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Thanks so much guys, I'm gonna try the guide and then get back to you if I have more questions!
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Since I'm perfectly capable of running a Win server, I thought a Debian one would be easy, considering I've tried the GUI a couple of times...problem was, there was no GUI :) |
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You should just forget the M$ stuff while working with a GNU/Linux based server. Not much help. You'll need to learn the semantics and syntax to get around on the Linux based server. Just a few links to aid you to gaining some understanding; Linux Documentation Project Rute Tutorial & Exposition Linux Command Guide Utimate Linux Newbie Guide LinuxSelfHelp Getting Started with Linux Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide Linux Home Networking :hattip: The above links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links'. More than just SlackwareŽ links! |
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