The first thing you’ll notice is that the screen resolution is 800×600. In the screenshot below, you can see this is the first time someone has logged in as this user, our new user. You will see the expected Ubuntu desktop. I’d check the “Don’t show…” check-box and proceed. It will take you through a few informational pages.

I clicked “Yes” to the following question. You’re asked to confirm some details, read the messages and proceed. No reason, I just forgot.ĭouble click on the machine (above) and the new connection will begin. Note: I’ve skipped the page where you’re asked for credentials. This probably only works if the two (client and server) are on the same network segment. While I can “add” a machine, the client is smart enough to scan for it. The first screen lists the new Ubuntu server. The remainder of this article are the screenshots from the Windows client as we connect to the new NX server. Install the Windows (or MacOS) client and see if you can connect. (Optional) Create a new user account to test the connection with: useradd -m someuser Now install the package: dpkg -i nomachine_7.10.1_1_bĮnable and start the NX service: systemctl enable nxserver The MacOS version can be downloaded from here “”.

While you’re there, you might as well download the Windows NX client:

The above page shows a few links to different distribution packages. On the Ubuntu server, download the Debian package from the following link: Note: Regarding security, the following page states that both the commercial and free versions of NoMachine (NX) support encryption “”. We’ll then be able to control the Ubuntu server using the Gnome GUI from a Windows 11 client. This tutorial shows how to install NX on a Ubuntu server, and NX on a Windows 11 client. NX is opensource (there’s a commercial version), supports encryption, and can be installed on Linux, Windows, and MacOS. NX is an alternative to VNC allowing management of a remote system.

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