Once you connect to the server, you should first update your list of packages:.

Since it is lightweight and fast, the connection will be smooth and stable even on slower internet connections. Our choice of DE will be the Xfce, as it is available from the official Ubuntu repository.

To go forward with the installation process, we will install a desktop environment (DE) that is lightweight and ideal for a remote server. Step 1: Installing the desktop environmentĪs mentioned earlier, Ubuntu does not have a graphical desktop environment or a VNC server installed by default.

You can use the built-in Screen Sharing program or any other cross-platform application on macOS.

For Windows: TightVNC, RealVNC, TigerVNC or UltraVNC.

A local computer with a VNC client installed:.

An Ubuntu 18.04 server with a user with Sudo privileges (not root user).

However, due to the installation of the GUI, the server will utilize more resources than the original version. Therefore we will first install a GUI before heading to the VNC server installation. Note: The Ubuntu server and Ubuntu cloud editions do not contain a graphical user interface (GUI). When you have access to a GUI of a server than the command line, it’s always much easier for developers who are not yet comfortable with the commands. The user will have complete access to operate a full desktop environment making it easier to manage files, software, and configuration settings on the server. With VNC, you can interact with a remote server using your keyboard and mouse.

VNC, or Virtual Network Computing, is a graphical desktop sharing system that allows users to remotely control a computer's desktop interface through another computer or mobile device. The tutorial will consist of the following sections:

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