About Xstart

Xstart lets you automate the process of connecting to a host and starting X applications that reside on it. With Xstart, you can create, configure, and manage Xstart files (.xs). In these files, specify the host to which you want to connect, your login credentials, and the command line parameters necessary to start the X application. Your Xstart files are stored in your user directory on the Exceed onDemand Server. Whenever you initiate an X session, you can access, run, or edit the Xstart files you have created or configure a new one.

There are two types of Xstart files:

Global—These Xstart files are created, managed, and distributed exclusively by administrators. These files are available to all users.

User-defined—These Xstart files are created and/or managed by users. Only administrators can access, edit, and delete the Xstart file of another user. (User-defined Xstart files also include those files that administrators create and distribute directly to specific users.)

Supported Startup Methods

When you use Xstart to start an X session, you must specify the startup method you want to use to communicate your login credentials and commands to the remote host. Your selection is saved in the Xstart file (.xs) along with your credentials and any commands you provide.

Xstart supports the following startup methods:

Exceed onDemand Macros

When specifying commands for any startup method, you can use Exceed onDemand macros to insert display and login information.

Related Topics

About Remote Commands