How do I connect remote MAC as build host for Xamarin on Visual Studio?
I have mac-mini configured and running at my home.
And I want to pair my Visual Studio to that mac.
Is it possible to configure it as a build host in case when it's located in a different network ?
i.e. Mac is at home and my Windows/Visual Studio setup is at work.
Your OS-X machine has to reachable by a secure shell connection (SSH) over port 22.
If you can ssh from your Windows' PC to your Mac, say using Putty, then yes, you can make Visual Studio/Xamarin connections to that Mac and use it as a build host.
1) You can bridge two private networks via a VPN
2) Expose your Mac (port 22) to the public Internet (buyer beware)
The key issue, other then security on your Mac, is the speed/bandwidth of your connection between the two machines. Well the amount traffic is not really heavy if you are just using it as a build-host and not using the iOS removing simulator, network latency can be a real performance killer.
If using the (new) iOS Remote Simulator, bandwidth requirements climb and the high network latency can make it a non-solution in some situations.
(It only a Mac-Mini, almost fits in a pocket, take it to work with you ;-)
