Putty-xming Tutorial

In the screenshots, I use Windows 7 64-bit as a example in order to cover all special cases, but the instructions should   Work on any version of Windows. This guide would demonstrate how to connect toeniac.geo.hunter.cuny.eduUsingPuTTYFor remote access andxmingFor displaying Linux GUI programs in your local computer screens. *Any programs run from Linux in this way are still running on the server. So if you save files, they'll be saved to the server. This is the same as if your were using a computer in the lab room.*1. Download PuTTYGo to http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html ScrollBinariesand download PuTTY.       This are the program you'll use to connect remotely to the server at Hunter. Save the file Putty.exe to a convenient location.Don ' t run it yet.2. Download xmingHttp://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/Scroll down toreleasesand download the two files shown in the screenshot below:A,Run the Xming-6-9-0-31-setup.exe file.   Click the "Run" if it asks you are sure for your want to Run the software. Click "Next" through the installer to install with all defaults. However,uncheckThe "Launch xming" checkbox at the end. NowRun the Xming-fonts-7-5-0-22-setup.exe file.   Again, click "Run" if it asks if you are sure. Click "Next" until it asks you to pick what to install. This are optional, but it is highly recommended your install the Dejavu Fonts, as shown in the screenshot   Ntinue to click ' Next ' until the install is finished, then ' Finish ' to exit setup. Now find xming on your Start menu, and run the program calledXlaunch.Click through the defaults and Finish to run xming in the end. *Use Xlaunch the each time to run xming.* ***windows 7 or Vista users doing this for the "the" I/a firewall warning here. If you are are using xming on a laptop which you carry around with you, you might want to check both checkboxes off. If you are are using from a home computer, make sure to least the the ' a ' is checked.***

Windows 7/vista users may get a firewall warning xming'll now appear as a icon in your system tray beside your clock, Along with any other programs. On some systems, it may is hidden behind the system tray arrow.

Xming ' s icon in the system tray.   Can right-click on it to exit when you are finished. 3. Configure PuTTY to use the Xming OK, now run Putty.exe.   Again, click the "Run" if it asks if you are sure (for you might also the want to uncheck the box which for each time). before you fillin any information about the server, and the ' + ' sign next to ' SSH ' on the left-hand Side, then on "" X11 "and" "" and "" ".

PuTTY x Configuration Make sure the ' Enable X11 forwarding ' checkbox is checked, and that ' X display location ' box re   Ads localhost:0 4. Set up connection, save settings, and connect. Now click ' Session ' at the ' very top ' left-hand side, and fill in eniac.geo.hunter.cuny.edu for the Host   Name box. Save these settings by filling in a name for them and clicking the "Save" button. I named "Eniac". In the future, you can just pick your sessions from the choices and load it to connect.

PuTTY configuration for connecting to Enaic.   Save this configuration before connecting so, won ' t have to do it again.   After saving, click the "Open" to connect. The I/a try to connect and you'll get this message. Simply hit "Yes" to continue.

Auth key Warning.   This is the only happen the ' I '. You'll then be asked to "Login as:" Here, put in your username. Hit "Enter" and you are asked for your password.

Login with YOUR username and password.   The password prompt would appear after entering your username.   Hit enter again and you are logged in. 5. Test X forwarding is working. Rejoice. Can test that xming was working by running this command:gedit & your should get a new window for the Text Edito R which can use like a regular windows on your computer.

The Gedit window behaves just like a local window. Sometimes, you'll get sluggish/stuttering performance due to a slow network. (for example, too many people doing this!)6. Exit when finished. Exit, alright? Remember that. EXIT.When you are are finished with your, enter the command exit to disconnect.Putty 'll close completely, but Xming would continue running in the background.After Following this instructions, all your have to did in the future is:1. Launch Xlaunch and click through until you Launch xming. 2. Run Putty.exe, select your saved session, and click ' Load ' (or double click the session name to connect with those sett Ings).   3. Enter your user name and password. And you'll be connected!Advanced usage of xming and Putty   It is possible to save Xming ' s configuration so and won ' t have to-use xlaunch all time, but I won ' t cover It Here.   can learn more about both applications from their respective websites to if you are are so inclined. They both have many options and it may is useful to learn it for the future if you ever need to connect to other systems U Sing UNIX while working from Windows machine.