Remotely connecting to a mac

[CrazyScott]

Hello,

I currently have 2 mac. I am using the second mac as a webserver and just want to beable to connect to it remotely so i don't need a monitor. What is the best program to use to remotely connect to my second mac?

Thanks Cheers,
Scott

 

[Eidorian]

Enable screen sharing under the Sharing System Preference pane and connect to it? It's even easier under Leopard since you don't need VNC.

 

[CrazyScott]

so i just enable screen sharing, then go to Go -> connect to server?

 

[Eidorian]

so i just enable screen sharing, then go to Go -> connect to server?

It should show up in the sidebar on your network.

 

[Cromulent]

SSH is the standard way to do this.

 

[GGJstudios]

It should show up in the sidebar on your network.

...in Finder.

 

[CrazyScott]

ok this works great thanks alot guys...w00t

 

[CrazyScott]

Ok on the same topic kinda. Is there anyway that i can ftp into the computer? I have downloaded cyberduck and enter the IP of the computer but the connection is always refused.

 

[frankblundt]

You may need to turn on FTP access (which will open the ports on the firewall too) on the target computer - in Leopard: System Preferences > Sharing > Options: Share Files and Folders using FTP

 

[CrazyScott]

I did what u said. it then ask for a username and password when i type that in it fails everytime.. I create a new account just for that and it still fails not sure what i am doing wrong

 

[frankblundt]

you're typing in the target computer account username and password? (ie not yours)

What's the error message?