Test system setup

Hello,
I'm wanting to set up an environment for learning cnc concepts with Linuxcnc
  e.g. Machine PC plus development/simulation PC
Goals are to
  understand cnc systems
  experiment with cnc systems
  build a capable hobby machine
Skills
  Familiar with Linux (Gentoo)
  Basic coding skills. Bash, Python, read, write, loops and if statements

So far I have a working pen plotter built, and based around Openbuilds Acro XYYZ using Fluidnc ESP32 controller.
Linuxcnc installed on old PC (parallel port), in my garage workshop with Aliexpress BOB arriving soon. Plan is to move to Linuxcnc.
Main PC in my house. No network connection yet

Question
  What is good set up?
    Simulation setup on main PC to sort out configurations... transfer to machine PC? Is this workable.
    SSH into Linuxcnc box and used command line tools to work in Linuxcnc?
    VNC or something similar?


Phil