Configure Remote Access to SMW with VNC

Information for sites that choose to use virtual network comupting (VNC).

Virtual network computing (VNC) software enables a user to view and interact with the SMW from another computer.

VNC is optional and enabling VNC is a site choice. With the DRAC on the SMW, many system administrators may prefer to use DRAC and not configure VNC.

To obtain a VNC client to connect to the server, download a VNC client from a reuptable website such as these:

RealVNC™: http://www.realvnc.com/
TightVNC™: http://www.tightvnc.com/

The VNC software requires a TCP/IP connection between the server and the viewer. Be aware that VNC is considered to be an insecure protocol, therefore Cray recommends that the VNC client only connect to the VNC server on the SMW via an SSH tunnel.