Ubuntu 8.10 Server - Had to add vncserver to startup

[UberGTI]

Hi all,

I'm trying to add a vncserver script to start when my server boots. However, I can't seem to get it working. I read about upstart and how it replaces the inittab. However, also read that the rc#.d directory scripts will still be executed depending on the fictitious run level. However, it doesn work when I link to an init.d script from rc2.d.

Here is what I did. I create a script in /etc/init.d called vncserver. Then I linked to it from rc2.d and rebooted. Didn't work, nothing loaded. I don't have to do it this way. I just want to get my script to load a boot.

Thanks for your help.

I should also mention that when I manually execute /etc/init.d/rc 2 all works as expected.

[bluefrog]

you ave a gui on the server?

[UberGTI]

Yes I do have a GUI. However, I would prefer to make the changes via the command line.

Thanks.

[bluefrog]

then use ssh not vnc

[Johnsie]

I agree, ssh is a much better solution.

[HermanAB]

On Linux, VNC is almost always the wrong solution. Install the openssh-server package, then connect to the server like this:
$ ssh user@server gnome-panel

Cheers,

Herman

[UberGTI]

Thanks for your answers. I think I might have made things confusing with my responses. I do currently have openssh running and it works well when I want to log in at the command line level. However, at times I will want to login and use the GUI. It is here that I'm having trouble. I have vnc installed, however it doesn't startup at boot automatically. Where can I make changes manually at the command line to start vnc when my system boots. BTW, my server automatically boots into Gnome.

Thanks.