How to Setup Remote Access to Vmware Server on Linux
VMware server is desktop virtualization software that allows you to run several operating systems on your main computer. Managing a virtual machine running in a VMware server can be done from in front of the computer, using a VNC server on the host (the system that runs VMware server) or the guests (the systems that run on VMware server) by using any number of remote access systems. The best way to control the guest systems is to use the VNC server integrated in VMware server. That function requires you to modify a file instead of using the graphical interface.
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Instructions
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Turn off the virtual machine which you want to control remotely.
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Go to the folder that stores the virtual machine or search for the file name name_of_your_virtual_machine.vmx. Go to the folder where the file is.
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Right-click on the file and select "Open With" to locate and select "Gedit'" or "Kate," depending on whether you are using KDE (Kate) or Gnome (Gedite).
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Go to the end of the file and add the line "RemoteDisplay.vnc.enabled = "TRUE"" (without the outer quotes) to activate the VNC server.
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Add the line "Remotedisplay.vnc.port = "XXX"" (without the outer quotes) where XXX is the port number you wish to use for that particular machine. You can choose any port numbers above 1024 and up to 64535.
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Add "RemoteDisplay.vnc.password = "password"" (without the outer quotes) where password is the password you wish to use for that particular virtual machine.
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Save and close the file. Start the Virtual Machine. The VNC server will activate automatically.
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Download a VNC viewer and enter the address of the host system and the port number you specified in the file. (See Resources.)
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Tips & Warnings
Keep a record of the port you choose for each guest operating system.
If you do not specify a port number, VNC will assign the first virtual Machine that starts, such as port 5900, the second 5901, the third 5902, and so on.
By default, VNC will not require a password to connect.
Do not use a port under 1024, because they are reserved for specific protocols and you might create conflicts on your server.
