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=X11 Forwarding= <!--T:3--> | =X11 Forwarding= <!--T:3--> | ||
If working with graphical-based programs, X11 forwarding should be enabled. To do this, go to Connection->SSH->X11 and check the "Enable X11 forwarding" checkbox. To use X11 forwarding one must install an X window server such as [http://www.straightrunning.com/xmingnotes/ Xming]. Test that X11 forwarding is working by opening a session and running a simple GUI based program, such as typing the command <code>xclock</code>. If you see a popup window with a clock, X11 forwarding should be working. | If working with graphical-based programs, X11 forwarding should be enabled. To do this, go to Connection->SSH->X11 and check the "Enable X11 forwarding" checkbox. To use X11 forwarding one must install an "X window server" such as [http://www.straightrunning.com/xmingnotes/ Xming] or, for the recent versions of Windows, [https://sourceforge.net/projects/vcxsrv/ VcXsrv]. The X window server should be actually started prior to connecting with SSH. Test that X11 forwarding is working by opening a PuTTY session and running a simple GUI based program, such as typing the command <code>xclock</code>. If you see a popup window with a clock, X11 forwarding should be working. | ||
=Using a Key Pair= <!--T:4--> | =Using a Key Pair= <!--T:4--> | ||