How do I run XWindows in a remote connection

[Miller, Bill]

I am new to Linux and I have a server built and I am trying to do a "startx" using a putty window with ssh.   I need to be able to have a remote firefox browser so I can install WebSphere.

Thanks
Bill Miller
Great West Casualty Company
1100 West 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Phone: 402-494-7354
Email: b.miller2 at gwccnet.com 
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