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Thread: Faux Serial Console Access (Webcam + Mimic USB Keyboard?)


in attempt avoid xy problem, i'll separate objective proposed implementation:

x:

i'd serial-console-ish access server. way can remotely troubleshoot server in event nic goes down or need access outside of os. unfortunately running regular desktop motherboard (crosshair ii), there's no serial console port.

y:

while pretty ghetto, idea use other server on same rack. point webcam @ monitor visual feedback. i'm stuck actual input. there piece of software allow other server mimic or expose usb keyboard? way run usb cable between two, , remote "good" server troubleshoot "bad" server.


i'm hoping solution simpler , better option "y", tips appreciated.



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