I wasn't sure where to stick this useful piece. It is like a tutorial, just I didn't write it...

Recently having setup many remote Linux based 'security console' throughout the enterprise I needed to find a secure solution for remote administration. VNC is one of the easiest to set up and configure. The only problem was that VNC sends passwords plain text. In our environment this is not feasible. I found this article that will walk you through establishing your VNC connections through SSH. Most helpful.


http://www.uk.research.att.com/archive/vnc/sshvnc.html

I'd suggest this method to anyone using VNC in/on a public network. I am also still interested to know if anyone has any other 'secure' remote administration tactics for *nix boxes. Please let me know.