XenServer - Linux CLI desktop - Integrated Management

DustinB3403

So it's a really simple question, probably on the 'basic B****' skill level of things.

How when I'm using XenServer VM Console, can I run a separate terminal on CentOS7? Or, how can I run a shell file, in a retrievable terminal so I can still work on the server.

Yes PuTTY would work if I run multiple sessions, but I don't want to clutter my work space. Additionally, I want all sessions to be right at the server. Not dependent on my desktop being up.

coliver

Is screen installed on CentOS7?

DustinB3403

I'm using XenCenter and the VM Management Console to access the VM directly. Rather than PuTTY.

So, no not a physical screen.

coliver

@DustinB3403 said:

I'm using XenCenter and the VM Management Console to access the VM directly. Rather than PuTTY.

So, no not a physical screen.

Sorry, screen is a linux application that allows you to run multiple consoles inside of the primary one. Running the screen command will give you a fresh console to work with without destroying the previous one.

DustinB3403

Oh, no, I suppose I could install it. One moment.

DustinB3403

Installed.

coliver

http://www.pixelbeat.org/lkdb/screen.html

That will walk you through how to use it.

DustinB3403

Awesome thanks.

dafyre

Screen definitely rocks!

scottalanmiller

@DustinB3403 said:

I'm using XenCenter and the VM Management Console to access the VM directly. Rather than PuTTY.

So, no not a physical screen.

That's a console. There is only one. You are essentially attached directly to the VGA output. If you were physically sitting at the box, you'd not have separate keyboard, mouse and monitors on a single box. Same thing here. That's not an SSH session, it's actually the console output.