Desktop control
Connect to supported Linux graphical desktops for remote viewing and control.
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Linux Remote Desktop That Is Not an Afterthought
Linux machines deserve the same support as everything else in your estate. SimpleHelp provides remote desktop, terminal access, file transfer and monitoring for Linux, alongside Windows and Mac.
What does good Linux remote support look like?
Linux estates mix graphical desktops, headless servers and different distributions. Good Linux remote support gives you desktop control where there is a desktop, a reliable terminal where there is not, and the same management tools you use for every other platform.
Full support for Linux
SimpleHelp has supported Linux for both technicians and remote machines for many years.
Terminal and files
Open a shell and transfer files on Linux desktops and servers, with no SSH ports to expose.
Monitoring and scripts
Monitor Linux machines, raise alerts and run Bash, Python, Perl or Ruby tools across groups.
Run the server on Linux
Host your SimpleHelp server on Linux and run the Technician Console there too.
Looking after a Linux lab
A university department runs a lab of Linux workstations. Technicians connect to desktops when students need help, use the terminal for package updates and run a Bash tool across the lab to check disk usage before term starts.
Make the trial match your real work
Start with a few test devices and a workflow your team knows well.
- Install the Remote Access Service on a Linux test machine.
- Connect to its desktop and open a terminal.
- Run a Bash tool across a group of Linux machines.
Your questions, answered
Does SimpleHelp support Wayland?
Yes, with a requirement: on Wayland desktops, screen viewing and control need explicit permission from the remote user. X11 desktops and terminal access do not have this requirement.
Which distributions are supported?
SimpleHelp supports common Linux distributions on Intel and ARM. Check the documentation for current version and architecture details.
Can the SimpleHelp server run on Linux?
Yes. Linux is a common choice for hosting the SimpleHelp server.
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