Xmanager 4

Key Features

Improved 3D performance*

Xmanager 3D included in Xmanager Enterprise 4 supports Windows hardware accelerated OpenGL. This allows 3D applications such as CAD software to run smoother at a higher speed.

Organize and access session in folders

Xmanager 3D included in Xmanager Enterprise 4 supports Windows hardware accelerated OpenGL. Organize sessions in folders and start multiple sessions at once. Prior to Xmanager 4, each session had to be started one at a time. By supporting folder, you can start multiple sessions by selecting all sessions to open within the folder. Folder is also supported by all other NetSarang software including Xshell and Xftp.

Open SSH/TELNET/FTP/SFTP sessions in Xbrowser

Xbrowser is even more closely integrated with Xshell and Xftp. You can now start a connection using various connection protocols without creating a new session. For example, you can create a session for XDMCP and use the same session for SSH or FTP without importing them from Xshell or Xftp.

User-defined session path

This feature will be most beneficial to corporations with 1,000+ employees. Using Xmanager 4, users can set their own default session directory. This allows system administrators to set up the session once to be shared by all users.

Graphical improvement of user interface

Xmanager 4 supports XRender extension. This is a relatively new technology that is used in many X applications to enhance user experience and improve productivity. With Render extension, there is a variety of readable fonts in a refined work environment.

Safer & Easier way to access remote UNIX/Linux

Xmanager 4 supports Secure XDMCP which allows users to access remote hosts even if the PC is behind a firewall or gateway. This is a unique feature of Xmanager that was designed by NetSarang Computer, Inc. based on SSH tunneling technology. It is designed to help users access remote hosts without having to reconfigure existing firewalls or gateways.

Powerful session management tool

Xbrowser is a powerful session management tool for all NetSarang products. In Xbrowser, you can manage sessions for Xmanager, Xshell, and Xftp. With Xbrowser, it is now easier and faster to access UNIX/Linux, SSH/TELNET, and SFTP/FTP servers.

Xbrowser Dynamically searches for all available UNIX/Linux hosts

When Xbrowser starts, it dynamically searches for all accessible hosts in your network and, creates a list of hosts for Xmanager to connect to. Xbrowser creates dynamic sessions automatically so there is no need to setup an individual session for each server. With this feature, the X Window System becomes as simple as point-and-click. Just point to the remote host you want to connect to and double-click-you will be instantly connected!

Instant connection using the Address bar

Using the Address bar, you can connect to various hosts with diverse protocols such as XDMCP and SFTP, FTP, SSH, and Telnet. The Address bar shares a similar look and feel with the address bar in Internet Explorer, so getting used to this feature takes virtually no time.

Following protocols are supported by the Address bar.

• xdmcp
• xstart
• xsession
• ssh
• telnet
• rlogin
• ftp
• sftp

For Xmanager Enterprise users, SSH, FTP or SFTP command will automatically start Xshell (Terminal Emulator) or Xftp (FTP client). With our integrated solutions package, you will see all your remote resources integrate with your PC.

Instant connection to the UNIX/Linux machines using the Address bar

The Address bar in Xbrowser is another way to connect to remote hosts. Using the Address bar, connecting to the remote host is as simple as opening a website. Now there is no need to create sessions for infrequently used servers or servers with the broadcast option turned off.

Using the Address bar to start TELNET/SSH sessions

You can also use the Address bar in Xbrowser to connect to the Telnet/SSH servers. With the Address bar, making a Telnet/SSH connection is as simple as opening a website. Type in the Telnet/SSH command in the Address bar, and Xbrowser will start Xshell and a Telnet/SSH session for you. It is not nececessary to start a separate terminal emulator for infrequently used or temporary servers to start a terminal session.

Using the Address bar to start FTP sessions

You can use the Address bar in Xbrowser to connect to the FTP servers. Type the ftp/sftp command in the Address bar, and click go. Xbrowser will start Xftp and an ftp/sftp session for you automatically, and there is no need to start a separate ftp client for infrequently used or temporary servers to start an ftp session.

Sending Xmanager/Xstart sessions via email

The "Session via mail" feature avoids the hassle of deployment by allowing users to send Xmanager sessions to anyone in their list by using the default email client. The Administrator can now distribute a one-time only session.

Creating desktop shortcuts for faster access to the applications you need

The convenient desktop shortcut feature lets you create a shortcuts icon right on your desktop. This feature can open any X application just as you would open a Windows application. Simply double-click on the shortcut icon and Xmanager will start the remote session or an X application. You can even register the shortcut in the Windows Startup menu, and the corresponding sessions will start automatically when Windows starts.

Creating session with New Session Wizard

New Session Wizard is an intuitive point-and-click based session creation wizard for novice users of the X Window System. There are 3 steps in this wizard and you can proceed to the next step by selecting or entering some basic information and clicking Next. In each step, you will find thorough explanations of the options you can choose from. With New Session Wizard, your X applications will be running on your desktop in no time.

Applying different profiles for each server and application

Xconfig lets you apply different X server settings to each server and application. With Xconfig, you can configure various X server options such as window mode, font, visual, and security and save it to each profile. If you are using various servers with applications that require different X server settings, you can use Xconfig to create multiple application/server-specific profiles and apply to each session accordingly. This allows you to run the most optimized Xmanager for every system and application.

Editing a Xconfig profile and applying it to multiple Xmanager sessions

Xconfig is an innovative new tool that can change the X server settings and apply it to multiple sessions in a fraction of the time. Once you create the Xconfig profile, it can be applied to multiple Xmanager sessions. When UNIX/Linux machines or the applications require different X server settings such as visual and font, you can change the settings in one Xconfig profile which is then applied to all Xmanager sessions.

Securing your communication with the server using the SSH protocol

SSH protocol is the one of the most secure remote communication protocols available in the market today, and it is included in Xmanager by default. With SSH, all of your network communications between your PC and remote hosts are encrypted with highly reliable encryption algorithms. However, there is more to SSH than security. The X11Forwarding feature of SSH lets you run any remote X application through a secure SSH tunnel regardless of the complexity of your network environment.

Generating the user/public key with SSH Key Generation Wizard

On top of password authentication, public key authentication provides extra security for your server. Adopting the public key system can be very tricky at first, so in order to make this process easier, User Key Generation Wizard guides you through each step from selecting the key type (DSA/RSA) to create a passphrase in a simple point-and-click format. By creating the user key in your PC, you can prevent unnecessary transferring of the key and avoid getting it into the hands of unauthorized users.

Preventing unauthorized use of Xmanager with Access Control

Access Control is a unique security tool that lets users decide which hosts can connect to Xmanager. Any unauthorized connection to your PC is rejected automatically.

Opening multiple Xmanager instances with different X server settings

Xconfig lets you create multiple profiles. With these profile features, you can fine-tune your Xmanager to meet your servers' requirement. Each profile contains various X server options, such as window mode, font, visual, securities, etc. Once the profile is created, it can then be applied to multiple Xmanager sessions. Users can apply different profiles to Xmanager sessions to accommodate a wide range of UNIX/Linux machines.

Using MS-DOS command line options to connect to the UNIX/Linux hosts

Advanced users can greatly benefit from the command line options that Xmanager provides. Command line options give users a tool to make their existing software interoperate with Xmanager. This feature provides unbeatable interoperability that cannot be found in other products.