Configuring NoMachine Access to Bolton

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Introduction

Citrix have ceased to support UNIX and Linux platforms hence it has been neccessary to select a differnt thin client for the new Linux platforms. The Nomachine architecture has been succesfully used in a number of similar siutations and has been selected for the Linux thin client envionment.

Configuration of the Client System

As with Citrix Nomachine support a large number of client systems.

The latest generations of the clients and support files can be located at

Look for the client entry on the download page

Installing the required software

You need to install the client and all the font packs for the relevant client system

The current ( 22 12 09 ) windows installlation files are also available below. However it is recommended that you go to the nomachine site and acquire the latest versions.

Installing fonts

When installing fonts the system will indicate that other font packs are required, dependent on the order of installation. The font packs are insensitive to the order of installation and such warnings can be ignored.

Client Installation Sequence

The unchanged defaults are correct for the client installation. . The following sequence shows the screens that will be presented during the installation sequence.

When downloading from the web site you will see the following.

File Download request

You can decide to save the file and run it at a later date or run it immediately.

Run Client

You should then be faced with the client installation prompt.

Nomachine Client Installation prompt

You will then be prompted for the installation location for the software. The default location is suitable. In the case below it has installed in my personal "nc3" area. The path will differ dependent on your user name and if you have administrative priveliges and security settings on the system you are using.

Installation location

You will be prompted if you wish to create the start menu and desk top entries. The recommendation is to answer yes to both.

Start Menu Entry

Desktop Icon

You will then have the configuration options displayed and be requested to confirm the installation by selecting the "install" option.

Install Confirm

On the succesful completion of the installation you will be presented with the final page.

Installation Complete

Font Installation

Once the client has been installed you need to install all the available font packs.

The walkthrough will only cover a single font pack. You will need to repeat this procedure for each of the four font packs.

The sequence is similar to that for the client and it is recommended that the default location is used in each case.

Configuring your own No machine client

Using the default template means you are unable to modify any of the settings. You need to use the "NXClient Connection Wizard" to produce a local file you can edit.

Page 2 of the Wizard

Information Required:

  • Session: cad03
  • Host: cad03.bolton.ac.uk
  • Port 22 ( default)
  • Internet Connection : ADSL ( recommended for home use)

     

Page 3 of the Wizard

  • Operating System : UNIX
  • Desktop: Gnome

Remote Desktop Size: Either "Available Area" or "Full Screen" are the suggested options, dependent on taste.

Page 4 of the Wizard

Make sure you select the "Show the Advanced Configuration dialog" tick box.

Preconfigured NXClient

Once you have installed these you need an nxclient setup file that includes the correct PGP for the University server. As this is the case access is restricted to authenticated students.The template has been updated in line with changes made to the firewall structure and the previous file will no longer work. The new version is cad03_081110.nxs and can be found here: It is recommended that you download this file to your desktop. This will then allow you to configure it to meet your own personal requirements at a later date. Alternatively if you have succesfully installed the NXClient then you should be able to open it directly, from this web page. If you wish.

Page created by Neil Cole of AMI Support
Last updated 08-11-10 NJC