NoMachine NX¶

Access interactive nodes through a graphical desktop environment using NoMachine NX.

Overview¶

NoMachine NX provides a full desktop session on the interactive nodes, ideal for:

• Graphical applications and analysis tools
• ROOT analysis with GUI
• Development environments with IDEs
• Multiple terminal sessions

Setup Instructions¶

Detailed setup instructions are available at:

SCDF NoMachine NX Service Documentation

Benefits of NX¶

• Persistent Sessions: Sessions survive disconnections
• Performance: Optimized for remote graphical applications
• Multi-platform: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Session Sharing: Collaborate with colleagues

When to Use NX¶

Choose NX over SSH when you need:

• Graphical applications (ROOT, analysis GUIs)
• Multiple windows and terminals
• Clipboard sharing between local and remote
• File browser interface