X-Windows System (X11 Server)

When connecting to the Linux Application Servers via a PC running Windows and want to utilize a graphical interface, the PC will need to interace with the server through the X-windows system, forwarding the display from the server to the PC.  Software (X server) must be installed and be running on a PC to make this work, alongside an SSH client (PuTTY).

PuTTy can be downloaded from http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html
Xming can be downloaded from http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?group_id=156984&filename=Xming-6-9-0-31-setup.exe

Once PuTTy and Xming have been downloaded to the PC, install according to their respective instructions.

Installing Xming X11 on Windows

The default installation path is suitable.  Click Next

Most default installation components should also be suitable.  The installation of PuTTY will be performed separately, so the Don't install an SSH client can be selected.

The Start Menu default options are acceptable

Although optional, it is recommended (especially in Windows 8) to create shortcuts on your Desktop and/or Quick Launch location