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Questions tagged [remote-connection]

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Remotely run script on Unix, get output locally?

I need to run a (Tcl, or whatever) script on a remote Unix machine, from a (local) Windows command shell, and I want the stdout/stderr of the script to show up in the Windows CLI. The exit code would also be useful. Is this possible using ssh…
Cristian Diaconescu
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How can I enable multiple users login at a time in remote system?

Recently we bought dedicated server with Windows Server 2012 Standard.It's allowing 2 people at a time.So I want to allow more people at a time. How can I do this?
subbu
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remote desktop connection on 2 out of 3 monitors

I am using Windows 10 to remotely connect to my virtual machine also running Windows 10. I have three monitors and like to use two of them for remote desktop connection, but not all three. I am aware of this option: I there a way I can select just…
Farhan
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Allowing Remote Connection in IIS on Windows 7

I'm trying to give access to a website in IIS on my Win 7 machine to another person on my network. He's unable to access it. I was wondering if perhaps it was because IIS isn't configured to allow remote connections (I seem to remember having to do…
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FileZilla: Can I run a remote shell command via FileZilla client?

I have a very simple question. Can I run a remote shell command on the server via FileZilla client. For instance can I do a: tar -zxvf myarchive.tar.gz etc... (didn't think it was possible with plain FTP, was wondering about the other protocols…
John Sonderson
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How can I set environment variables for a remote rsync process?

When I use rsync to copy files from one computer to another, an rsync process is started on both ends. However, on the remote end, shell initialization files are apparently not read, so I cannot set up environment variables for the remote rsync…
Ryan C. Thompson
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Save Remote Desktop connection bar size and position

Using RDC on Windows 10 connecting to a VM (also running Windows 10), I always have to manually change the size and position of the connection bar at the top of the window. But when I disconnect (or log off or restart the VM) and reconnect, the…
Farhan
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Cannot connect remote desktop to server due to "CredSSP encryption" issue after updates (Windows 10 Home)

Recently, I made an update to my laptop and it stopped connecting to a server via RDP, showing the below message. [Window Title] Remote Desktop Connection [Content] An authentication error has occurred. The function requested is not…
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How to make remote connection (ssh tunnel) with putty/ssh?

I am trying to make a tunnel between a server and laptop with Putty. The problem is, since the laptop has no public IP address, I have to make a reverse connection. But I really don't know how to do that. Let me demonstrate what I…
Ozer
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Change terminal colors when connecting to remote server, Linux

I have a habit of changing the terminal background to another color scheme when connected to a remote server. This prevents lots of theoretical, unfortunate mishaps. Is there a way to change the desktop background automatically, preferably to a…
Adam Matan
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Allowing VNC connections into Linux Mint

Do any programs need to be installed that aren't included in the default install of Linux Mint in order for it to allow VNC connections?
Phenom
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How to prevent a person B to kick of person A remote desktop connection, on Windows?

Person A and Person B use the same non-admin Windows user account to start remote desktop connection. Person A starts remote desktop connection and works on a document. When person B then starts another remote desktop session, it kicks-off…
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Alternatives to SSH to connect and send commands to a server

What alternatives exist to send remote commands to a server? Note the connection must be secure such that the server cannot be controlled by any person apart from those provided access. Thanks for the advice.
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How can we determine who, if anyone, is logged into a Windows Server 2008 server?

We are running multiple (currently four) virtual Windows Server 2008 servers. In order to shut down those servers from a central point, we would like to know if all remote sessions to those machines have been logged out. Is there some way to detect…
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Strange issue in running Remote Desktop after installing a MUI package

I have a machine with Windows 7 Professional SP1. I wanted to change to S.O. language from Portuguese to English, but due to the fact that I wasn't running an Ultimate version of Windows, I wasn't able to install a MUI package directly from Windows…
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