Requirements for VNC

For VNC connections, target devices must have a VNC server process running, it must be listening on the specified port, and support for URL (HTTP) based remote control sessions must be enabled.

To establish a VNC connection, the HPCA Console launches the remote URL as a Java applet in your browser. For this reason, the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.5 (or later) must be installed on the system from which you are accessing the HPCA Console (the system where the browser is running). You can download the JRE at www.java.com.

The port number for the remote URL must match the port on which the VNC server on the remote system is listening. By default, this port is 5800. For example:

http://<RemoteSystem>:5800

In this case, a connection is made to the <RemoteSystem> using port 5800, the VNC remote control applet opens in your browser, and then you can control the <RemoteSystem> remotely.

HP does not provide a VNC server program. The HPCA Console, however, supports any VNC server that includes the web-based integration feature. This feature is available in UltraVNC, RealVNC, and TightVNC. VNC servers typically run on port 5800 and can be accessed through any web browser.

You can use an Application Management Profile (AMP) to distribute the UltraVNC, RealVNC, and TightVNC server software to your client systems. AMPs for the preceding applications can be obtained from the AMP Community on the HP Live Network web site. For more information about AMPs, see the HP Client Automation Enterprise Application Management Profiles User Guide.

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Requirements for Windows Remote Desktop

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