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 command line parameters to start the X application. Your Xstart files are stored in your user directory on Exceed Connection 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 three types of Xstart files:
GroupThese Xstart files are created, managed, and distributed exclusively by administrators. They are available to all users in a specific Exceed Connection Server group.
GlobalThese Xstart files are created, managed, and distributed exclusively by administrators. They are available to all users.
All global Xstart files reside on the server in:
User-definedThese 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.)
All user-specific Xstart files reside on the server in:
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:
When specifying commands for any startup method, you can use Exceed onDemand macros to insert display and login information.