KVM switch vs TightVNC?

Discussion in 'MCSE' started by john63401, Aug 4, 2003.

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    john63401 Guest

    Dumb question here....

    But if you only had ONE monitor on a small home LAN.... could you use
    TightVNC to view the video of any PCs on the LAN vs buying a KVM switch?

    Im wanting to put together a small LAN at home for training purposes on
    network administration... is why I ask.
     
    john63401, Aug 4, 2003
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    Brendon Rogers Guest

    Disadvantage with a remote control tool is that the OS has to be up and
    running before you can use remote control.

    With a KVM switch you have access to the PC even at BIOS level.
     
    Brendon Rogers, Aug 4, 2003
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    licknlabia Guest

    Unless you can afford to purchase something similar to a Raritan
    Telereach.....


    Disadvantage with a remote control tool is that the OS has to be up and
    running before you can use remote control.

    With a KVM switch you have access to the PC even at BIOS level.
     
    licknlabia, Aug 4, 2003
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    |{evin Guest

    That's what Remote Insight Cards are for.
     
    |{evin, Aug 5, 2003
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    Brendon Rogers Guest

    Remote Insight Lights Out (ILO) by HP / Compaq. Great for remote sites. His
    question was about KVM and VNC and I really don't think ILO cards are cost
    effective for a home LAN for studying.
     
    Brendon Rogers, Aug 5, 2003
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    Gary - US Guest

    Yes

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    Gary - US, Aug 5, 2003
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    billyw Guest

    think for yourself

     
    billyw, Aug 5, 2003
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    Consultant Guest

    no

     
    Consultant, Aug 5, 2003
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    |{evin Guest

     
    |{evin, Aug 6, 2003
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