On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 07:35 Dan Ritter <d...@randomstring.org> wrote:
> Tom Browder wrote: > > My remote server hosted with Dedispec has serious problems and they have > > offered me access via KVM. > > > > What do I need on my end to use that access to fix my remote host from my > > home network? > > > > All the references I see are access to VMs running on a local network. ... > Dedispec will tell you what access methods are available -- > commonly, a Java program, or a web service, or VNC. > > Their website says "temporary kvm over IP", which suggests that > they will come and plug in a networked device that will talk to > your server's VGA, USB and PS/2 ports. The client end of that > could be any of the above methods -- ask them. Thank you. I'm aware of KVM devices, but wasn't sure about my end of the connection, so your explanation helps a lot. But they are very cryptic in their typical responses and it is a slooow communication process leaving a lot to guess work. Hopefully all will end well. -Tom