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The RHEL 6 remote desktop functionality is based on technology called Virtual Network Computing (VNC) and in this chapter we will cover the key aspects of configuring and using remote desktops within RHEL. It is important to note that there are both secure and insecure ways to access a remote desktop and both approaches will be covered.

Remote desktop support should have been installed by default during the operating system installation process. If it has been installed, a ''Remote Desktop'' option will be available in the RHEL 6 desktop ''System -> Preferences'' menu. Another useful way to check whether this package is installed is to run the following command from a terminal window (''Applications -> System Tools -> Terminal''):