Using the bvnc Command (with examples)
The bvnc command is a GUI tool that allows users to browse for SSH and VNC servers on the local network. This tool facilitates the process of finding and connecting to remote servers, making it easier for users to manage their network connections. In this article, we will explore eight different use cases of the bvnc command, along with code examples and explanations for each use case.
Browse for VNC servers
To browse for VNC servers on the local network, simply run the following command:
bvnc
Motivation: This use case is useful when you want to find and connect to VNC servers available on your local network. By running bvnc without any arguments, the tool will automatically search for VNC servers and display them in the GUI interface.
Example Output: Running the bvnc command will open the GUI interface, where you can view and select the available VNC servers.
Browse for SSH servers
To browse for SSH servers on the local network, execute the following command:
bvnc --ssh
Motivation: This use case is helpful when you need to discover SSH servers within your local network. By specifying the --ssh argument, bvnc will search specifically for SSH servers and display them in the GUI interface.
Example Output: The command will open the GUI interface, showing a list of SSH servers available on the local network.
Browse for both VNC and SSH servers
To browse for both VNC and SSH servers simultaneously, use the following command:
bvnc --shell
Motivation: When you want to find and connect to both VNC and SSH servers on your local network, this use case is convenient. By including the --shell argument, bvnc will search for both VNC and SSH servers and display them in the GUI interface.
Example Output: Running the bvnc --shell command will open the GUI interface, where you can view and select the available VNC and SSH servers.
Browse for VNC servers in a specified domain
To search for VNC servers within a specific domain, run the following command:
bvnc --domain=domain
Motivation: This use case is useful when you want to narrow down your search for VNC servers by specifying a particular domain. By providing the --domain argument followed by the desired domain name, bvnc will search for VNC servers within that domain and display them in the GUI interface.
Example Output: When executing the bvnc --domain=example.com command, the GUI interface will only show VNC servers that are part of the “example.com” domain.
Note: Replace domain with the desired domain name.
