How to Install TigerVNC

Install TigerVNC in RHEL or OEL

The following are quick and easy steps for installing VNC server in RHEL/OEL Linux distros.

Installation Steps

yum install tigervnc-server

Edit the vncserver config file:

vi /etc/sysconfig/vncservers

Add usernames to config file:

[...]
VNCSERVERS="2:weblogic 3:johnsmith"
VNCSERVERARGS[2]="-geometry 1200x1024 -nolisten tcp -localhost"

Login as the user you want VNC in as and then set the password using vncpasswd command.

Adding Gnome/KDE

Run the below commands to install GNOME/KDE desktop environments.

yum groupinstall "Development Tools"

yum groupinstall "X Window System" "Desktop"

yum groupinstall "GNOME Desktop Environment"