Conventions

• Server - aka headless. Where X apps will be run on.

• Client - aka laptop. Where apps will be shown.

Setting up the Server:

Start by running sshd and configuring /etc/ssh/sshd_config

• Enable the AllowTcpForwarding option in ssh**d**_config on the server.

• Enable the X11Forwarding option in ssh**d**_config on the server.

• Set the X11DisplayOffset option in ssh**d**_config on the server to 10.

• Enable the X11UseLocalhost option in ssh**d**_config on the server.

Restart the server

Check /etc/hosts and make sure it has been configured with correct hostnames and IPs.

Setting up the Client

Configure /etc/ssh/ssh_config

• Enable the ForwardX11 option in ssh_config on the client.

• Or.. just use "ssh -X" [or -Y for X11 Trusted Forwarding] when you ssh into the server (for security)

Testing

SSH into the server with "ssh -X user@10.0.0.1" and then run an X application such as xeyes, xterm, xclock, et cetera.. and enjoy.