How do I deploy an exception for a port for the desktop-sharing system called Virtual Network Computing (VNC)?

Description

This document provides you with steps required to deploy an exception for a port for VNC. For example, port 5900.

Steps

To deploy an exception for a VNC port, follow the steps given below:

1. Click the Configurations tab
2. Click Configuration
3. In the Computer Configurations section, select Firewall
4. Enter a name and description for the configuration
5. In the Firewall Action section, select Don't Modify
6. In the Firewall Configuration section, click Customize
7. In the Customize Firewall Ports window, in the Add to Selected Ports section, enter the following information:
   • Port Name: VNC Port
   • Port: 5900
   • Protocol: TCP
8. Click Add
9. Close the Customize Firewall Ports window
10. In the Firewall Configuration section, enter the following information:
    • Port Action: Unblock
    • Choose Port: 5900 - VNC - TCP

      Note: This should be in the Number - Name - Protocol format.

11. Choose a target
12. Configure the execution settings as required
13. Click Deploy

You have deployed an exception for VNC port number 5900. The settings will reflect in the client computers during the agent's 90-minute refresh cycle, during startup or during logon—whichever takes place earlier.