{"id":77437,"date":"2024-04-16T12:57:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T04:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=77437"},"modified":"2024-04-16T12:58:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T04:58:53","slug":"remote-virtual-machine-access-using-port-forwarding-and-ssh-private-public-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/04\/remote-virtual-machine-access-using-port-forwarding-and-ssh-private-public-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote virtual machine access using port forwarding and SSH private\/public keys"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Virtualization technology<\/a> allows us to create multiple virtual machines (VMs) on the same physical machine.

A virtual machine operates like a software program running on a computer, simulating the behavior of an independent machine.<\/p>

In essence, it establishes a computer within another computer.<\/p>

When operating within a window on the host computer, a virtual machine offers users an experience that\u2019s nearly identical to using a separate computer.<\/p>

For many software developers, using a virtual machine is preferable for easy cross-platform compatibility purposes; they also offer greater security, flexibility, and scalability.<\/p>

When setting up your virtual machine, you can access its graphic user interface (GUI) to interact with the virtual machine separately from the other machine(s) or operating systems on your physical computer.<\/p>

However, relying solely on the GUI may not always be practical if you\u2019re a software developer<\/a>, especially if you need to access a VM remotely.<\/p>

In such cases, you should use the Secure Shell protocol (SSH) to execute remote logins or commands securely over an unsecured network.<\/p>

Parallels Desktop enables remote access to virtual machines with SSH and port forwarding.<\/p>

By default, Parallels Desktop operates in\u202fshared network<\/a>\u202fmode, which works \u201cout of the box\u201d and does not require any specific configuration.<\/p>

Parallels Desktop will work as a virtual router for your virtual machines when you use this networking mode. However, it also means that the VMs cannot be accessed from external computers.<\/p>

The port forwarding (also known as port mapping) functionality allows computers on your local network and the Internet to connect to any virtual machines that use the shared networking mode.<\/p>

According to the port-forwarding rule, the connection to a specific port on your Mac will be redirected to a specific port of your virtual machine.<\/p>

To gain remote access to a VM via port forwarding, you must first configure Parallels Desktop to accept the connection using a port forwarding rule.<\/p>

This is achieved by following the process outlined below.<\/p>

Establishing port forwarding rules<\/strong><\/h2>

Note:<\/em><\/strong>\u202fPort forwarding is only available in <\/em>Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Parallels Desktop Business Edition<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>

1. Open the Parallels Desktop Command Center<\/strong><\/h3>

2. Select the VM you want to access remotely\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

Then, click the\u202fConfigure<\/strong>\u202fbutton.<\/p>

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3. Once the Configuration window opens, select the\u202fHardware tab<\/strong><\/h3>

Then the\u202fNetwork<\/strong>\u202foption on the left side, then click \u201cAdvanced<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>

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4. Click on the \u201cOpen Networking Preferences\u201d button<\/strong><\/h3>
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5. Click the Add (+) button below the Port forwarding rules list<\/strong><\/h3>
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6. In the displayed window, perform the following actions<\/strong><\/h3>
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