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Export Display For Workstation With Xming

Often we come across a very common obstacle as the need to open a graphics program in LINUX or AIX. We can solve this very easily using Xming tool, with it we can export the chart to display the workstation (Windows window) without complication.

1º – Xming download

2º – Install the application

3º – When starting the installation, always follow the default options (NEXT, NEXT, FINISH) and uncheck the “Launch Xming” the end of installation to NOT run the Xming. See image below.

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

4º – Xming configuration

[ Select display settings ]

Keep default like the image below.

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

[ Select how to start Xming ]

Keep default like the image below.

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

[ Specify parameter settings ]

Select the option “No Access Control”, forward and ready. If you have the need to enable security for each host “guest” you need to enter the IP address connection from the source to allow the use of XServer.

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

5º – How to use Xming

The Xming server is located on the taskbar next to the clock when it is running.

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

After setup and initialized, simply access the Linux or AIX server with SSH (Putty) and export the DISPLAY to the workstation where you installed the Xming.

$ export DISPLAY=ip_worstation:0.0

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

$ xclock

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

In this example, typing “xclock” we display the clock on the workstation.

Export Display For Workstation With Xming

In this example, typing “dbca” we display the Oracle configuration interface (Database Configuration Assistant).

Export Display For Workstation With Xming