Unlock Remote Desktops Anywhere: Setting Up VNC/RFB Connections in Thinfinity Workspace

How to create a new VNC/RFB connection in Thinfinity Workspace

Product: Thinfinity Workspace
Version: 7 and above

Introduction

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) with RFB (Remote Framebuffer) is a technology that allows users to remotely access and control the desktop interface of a computer. RFB is the protocol that defines how communication takes place between the remote computer (server) and the local user (viewer). This setup is commonly used for remote technical support, collaboration, and system administration, allowing users to interact with a computer as if they were physically present.
The purpose of this article is to guide new users on how to create a new VNC/RFB connection in Thinfinity Workspace. This is an essential step for establishing secure and efficient remote access to desktops and servers.

Creating a VNC/RFB connection from a browser


For your VNC connection to work, the remote host must have a VNC server installed and running.

Two popular VNC applications are Tight VNC and Tiger VNC, below you can see their default configuration.

Tight VNC


Tiger VNC


Accessing and Logging In to Thinfinity Workspace Portal

  • First, open an HTML5 capable browser, navigate to the Workspace Portal and click Sign In.

  • Next, enter your Username and Password, and then click Sign In.


Creating the Profile

  • Click on +New Profile.

  • Select Desktop and click Next.

  • Here, you must choose the type of desktop connection. Select VNC and click Next.

  • In this step you should select the computer to which you want to connect and where the VNC server is running. This PC refers to the computer where Workspace is installed and Another PC refers to a different computer. When selecting Another PC, you should also specify the IP address. Select the appropriate option and when you're done, click Next.

  • Now, you need the credentials to connect to the remote host. This password must match the one set in the VNC server running on the remote host. Enter the Password and click Next.

  • Type a Name for the profile and then click Done.
      
  • Finally, click Commit to save the changes to the profile.
You can create more profiles and commit all the changes at once when done.



Making additional configurations to the profile (optional)

  • If you want to make changes to the profile configuration, click on the more button on top of the connection icon, and then click Edit.

  • Here you can perform advanced configurations. If you make any change, click on Save and Commit the change.


Testing the VNC connection

  • Once the profile is configured, click the Connection Icon to establish a connection to the remote host.

  • You are now ready to access the remote host using VNC/RFB.


Conclusion

In summary, this document serves as a starting guide to assist new users in creating a VNC/RFB connection in Thinfinity Workspace, which is critical for providing secure remote access to desktops and servers. Using VNC's role as a remote desktop sharing protocol, users will gain the knowledge necessary to enhance their technical support, collaboration, and remote system administration capabilities.
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