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How to install CentOS 7 Remotely Using VNC Direct Mode

To install CentOS 7 Remotely Using VNC Direct Mode

This tutorial explains the Simple steps to access the graphical installation of CentOS 7 using VNC Direct Mode. It is essential to have a VNC client on a remote system.

To start VNC server your hard disk must be smaller than 2TB partitioned with GPT

Step 1:

To boot CentOS 7 Media Installer in VNC Direct Mode

First make bootable installer media and connect it to the system, now start the system. Move to the CentOS 7 option and press TAB key. Now boot option will appear.

Add the below line at the end of the boot menu terminal line.
inst.gpt inst.vnc inst.vncpassword=password resolution=800*480

Resolution is optional. The above command can be also executed without resolution option.

To Start Installer

To start installer, press “ Enter” key and finally you will get the a screen with IP address and port number as below

Step 2:

To configure VNC Clients on Remote Systems

VNC Configuration Screen

Open the VNC viewer, enter IP Address and Port given on the computer where you perform the installation process and click connect.

VNC Authentication

Now you will be asked to enter password. Enter the password and hit OK button to authenticate. Now the CentOS 7 graphical installation window will appear.

CentOS 7 Installation Screen


For the installation of CentOS 7

https://www.linuxhelp.com/install-centos-7-screenshots/

For the installation of TigerVNC Viewer

https://www.linuxhelp.com/how-to-install-tigervnc-server-to-access-remote-desktops/

Tag : VNC Direct Mode CentOS VNC
Comment
linuxhelp
Jan 28 2019
hi gustavoponce The Above Tutorial is made with fixed ip
gustavoponce
Jan 21 2019
How does it work with fixed ip?
jeremyhooks
Jan 22 2018
The guide assumes that you have a DHCP server.
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How does VNC technology work?
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VNC uses the RFB protocol to transmit screen pixel data from one computer to another over a network, and send control events in return. It’s a simple yet powerful protocol invented by RealVNC.
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VNC Connect is the latest version (6+) of our cross-platform remote access software for personal and commercial use. It utilizes VNC technology to connect you to a remote computer anywhere in the world, watch its screen in real-time, and take control.
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does it has for unix?
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suggest me the same for Mac
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https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/vnc/macos/