Get JNLP file to Access VNC

This API enables you to download the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP) file, also known as Java Web Start (JWS), from the node hosting the instance. You can use this JNLP file to access VNC.

Note:

If the VNC client jar is missing error message is displayed, contact your Oracle Cloud Administrator to upload the required JAR files for VNC access.

Note:

If the Application Blocked by Java Security error message is displayed, you must add the displayed address to the Exception Site List. For more information on editing the Exception Site List, see the following link:https://www.java.com/en/download/faq/exception_sitelist.xml

Method

GET

The Accept header in the API Request must be set to the value application/x-java-jnlp-file.

The Content-Type of the returned data (JNLP file) in the response body is set to application/x-java-jnlp-file

REST Resource

/instancevnc/instance_id

URI

https://api_endpoint/instancevnc/instance_id

URI Parameter

Parameter	Description
instance_id	Instance identifier for which the JNLP file will be downloaded

Example URI

https://api.oc.example.com/instancevnc/mytenant/public/d5baeacd-e97d-4933-b170-fcfad113bf1e

Sample Output

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<jnlp spec="1.0+" codebase="https://192.168.128.5:443">
<information>
<title>Oracle Compute VNC</title>
<vendor>Oracle America</vendor>
<offline-allowed/>
</information>
..............
..............
-----END RSA PRIVATE KEY-----</argument>
</application-desc>
</jnlp>