How to enable VNC connection to a server from SSH / Putty

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Environment

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Situation

Resolution

Type vncserver and press Enter
If it asks for a password, give it a password, hit Enter, and retype the password to verify
When asked to enter a view-only password select y or n and proceed
It should read New 'X' desktop is <ServerName> : <Port>
It should also show it created a startup script, application, and log file
Use any VNC Viewer Client and type IpAddress:Port (Port number that was shown in step 4)
Example: 192.168.1.10:2 or Servername:2 then type the Password that was setup in step 3

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