Terminals

What are the Terminals?

The terminals allow you to access multiple VM command lines, similar to how you would use your local machine's terminal.

They are designed to improve productivity and streamline workflows for both VM users and VM owners.

The terminals display only active and connected VMs. You can operate multiple terminals from connected VMs if you have access to those VMs.

What are the Tab Actions in Terminals?

Button	Action
	Add a new terminal in the selected VM
	Maximize the terminal
	Minimize the terminal
	Collapse the terminal list
	Reset Layout of the terminal
	Close/Delete the terminal

Is Progress Saved in Terminals?

All work progress and custom layouts in active terminals are automatically saved and restored each time you open the terminals window, allowing you to resume where you left off. You should delete a terminal once you have finished your work in it. Deleted terminals will not restore progress.

Are the Terminals Connected to My Local Machine Terminal?

The terminals are completely independent of your local machine.

How to Manage Terminals Tabs Effectively?

Active Window terminals may originate from different VMs with various setups, allowing you to work on a Linux terminal and a Windows terminal from different connected VMs simultaneously.

• Click on any terminal listed in the left panel to add it as a tab to your active window. This allows you to quickly switch between different terminal sessions without opening multiple windows.

• Drag and drop or rearrange terminals to organize your work environment effectively.

• Click the terminal number of each VM in the left panel to actively use the selected terminal.

• Collapsing the terminal list saves screen space when a large number of VMs are in use.

What Part of my Work is Automated in the Virtual Machines Terminals?

Auto-Save Layout

Custom layouts are automatically saved and restored each time you open the terminals window, allowing you to resume where you left off.

Terminal Highlight and Focus

Terminals highlighted in the left panel correspond to open windows in the layout. Clicking a highlighted terminal automatically brings it into focus, making it visible in your workspace for easy navigation.

How Should I Split and Tabify Terminals in the Virtual Machines Terminals?

You should split and tabify terminals based on your local machine's screen size.

Recommended number of terminals	Screen size
<4	< 23" 720p
4-8	23" 1080p
8-16	27” 1440p or 4K
16-32	34” ultrawide 3440×1440
32-64	49” super-ultrawide 5120×1440

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You can drag a terminal within the layout to create separate working areas or tabify it for a streamlined, single-window workspace.

How do I Run Commands in the Virtual Machines Terminals?

To run commands in terminals, ensure your VMs are connected and turned on.
Navigate to the VM terminals and type your commands directly into the terminal.

Use the following quick commands to get started.

Command	Description
help	Get help by viewing all internal commands.
info	View the menu where you can start all the commands.
view	View the Redhat credits and version.
top	View statistical information and commands.