What's new in RDP: Arch Linux Edition
RDP stands for Remote Desktop Protocol, and it's an excellent way to connect remotely to your desktop PC or laptop. It enables secure remote access between two devices with a public IP address and a user name/password. However, you may be curious about the latest updates and additions in RDP on Arch Linux.
In this post, we will explore how to set up RDP with Arch Linux and its related tools, including client (e.g. Remmina), server (e.g. Xrdp), and configuration file (e.g. .xmpp). Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
1. First, install RDP on Arch Linux:
```bash
sudo pacman -S rdp
```
This will install the necessary dependencies for RDP, including Xvfb and libxau/libxml2-utils.
2. Set up RDP client and server:
To set up RDP on your local machine, you need to start Xvfb, an open-source virtualization tool that allows you to run a virtual X11 display in the background. Run the following command:
```bash
sudo xvfb-run -a /usr/bin/gnome-shell --session=xfwm4
```
This will start a virtual X11 session with Gnome Shell. You can then start RDP client (e.g. Remmina) and connect to your remote desktop.
3. Connecting to remote desktop:
To connect to your remote desktop, you need to configure it on both the local machine and the remote one. Here's what you'll need to do:
1. Open Xrdp configuration file:
```bash
sudo nano /etc/xrdp/Xorg.conf
```
2. Add an option for RDP:
Add the following line to the end of your Xorg.conf file, replacing "remote_desktop" with "rdesktop".
```
Section "ServerFlags"
Option "AllowRemoteDesktop" "true"
EndSection
```
Save and exit.
3. Configure Remmina client:
Now that you've configured RDP, it's time to configure Remmina as your RDP client. Here's what you need to do:
1. Open Remmina settings:
Open Remmina by running the following command in the terminal:
```bash
remmina-gtk-daemon --kill
```
2. Configure Remmina on both machines:
On your local machine, open Remmina and click on "Connect to Server" button. On the remote desktop, click on "Connection" > "Add Connection..." button.
3. Select RDP protocol:
Choose "RDP" from the list of connections available.
4. Set up settings:
Fill in your local machine username and password, along with any other relevant information (e.g. Computer name or IP). You can also set up a remote session limit if you need to manage multiple users' sessions from one remote desktop server.
5. Save and exit:
Now that you've configured Remmina client on both machines, click on "Connect" button. The RDP connection will be established automatically. On the remote desktop machine, you can now connect to your local machine using Remmina.
That's it! Now you have a fully-functional RDP connection between your local and remote machines. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask in the comments below.