Xshell Remote Access Linux Setup

• Please note that the exact steps may vary depending on your server’s hardware and operating system. Here’s a high-level overview of the process:

1. Initial setup and network configuration:
   a. Physically connect the server to your network using an Ethernet cable.
   b. Configure the server’s network settings (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS) according to your network requirements.
   c. Ensure that your server is reachable within your local network by pinging its IP address.

2. Enable remote access:

   • For Windows Server:
     a. Install the Remote Desktop Services role through Server Manager.
     b. Enable Remote Desktop on the server by navigating to System Properties > Remote tab.
     c. Configure the appropriate users or groups that should be allowed to access the server remotely.
     d. Ensure that the necessary firewall rules are enabled to allow Remote Desktop traffic (TCP port 3389).

   • For Linux Server:
     a. Install an SSH server (e.g., OpenSSH) if it’s not already installed. On most distributions, you can use the package manager to do so (e.g., apt-get install openssh-server for Ubuntu/Debian, or yum install openssh-server for CentOS/RHEL).
     b. Configure the SSH server by editing the configuration file (typically located at /etc/ssh/sshd_config). Make sure the following settings are properly
     configured:

     • PermitRootLogin (optional, but not recommended for security reasons)
     • AllowUsers or AllowGroups (to specify which users or groups are allowed to access the server)

     c. Restart the SSH server after making any changes to the configuration file.
     d. Ensure that the necessary firewall rules are enabled to allow SSH traffic (TCP port 22).

3. Port forwarding and firewall configuration (if accessing the server from outside your local network):
   a. Configure your router or firewall to forward the appropriate ports to your server’s IP address (e.g., port 3389 for Remote Desktop on Windows, or port 22 for SSH on Linux).
   b. If you have a dynamic IP address from your ISP, consider using a dynamic DNS service to map a domain name to your server’s IP address, making it easier to access your server remotely.

4. Test remote access:
   a. From a remote computer within your local network, use the Remote Desktop client (for Windows) or an SSH client (for Linux) to connect to your server using its IP address or domain name.
   b. If you’ve set up port forwarding and a dynamic DNS service, test remote access from a computer outside your local network as well.

Please note that the specific details and steps may vary depending on your server’s hardware, operating system, and network environment. Consult the documentation for your server and network equipment for more detailed instructions tailored to your setup.