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I deployed Linux based X2GO remote desktop server for vendor access that works in low bandwidth, allows vendor to upload files but not to download file, and also only allows 1-way clipboard transfer from client to server. Such remote desktop capability is needed because some management tools are graphical applications, e.g. web based configuration tool. Regular VPN can provide the connectivity but giving VPN access directly to vendor server will allow them to download data easily. This situation violates data privacy regulations in many countries which requires company to prevent leaks of customer data. Using Microsoft Windows based platform is not an option as it will need Microsoft RDS/VDA license for every user. Regular remote X Window is also not acceptable due to high bandwith requirement. I tried several low bandwidth Linux based remote dekstop platforms, e.g. XVNC, XRDP and non-free NoMachine, but X2GO is the best for my need. X2GO works by compression remote ...