Setup Ubuntu Desktop (GNOME / Xfce / KDE Plasma) on Azure/AWS/GCP
Run Ubuntu desktop with GNOME or XFCE on Azure, AWS or GCP using the publicly available images below by Cloud Infrastructure Services.
GNOME on Ubuntu in Azure
Deploy GNOME on Ubuntu 24.04 in Azure
XFCE on Ubuntu in Azure
Deploy XFCE on Ubuntu 24.04 in Azure
GNOME on Ubuntu in AWS
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XFCE on Ubuntu in AWS
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GNOME on Ubuntu in GCP
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XFCE on Ubuntu in GCP
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Getting Started with Ubuntu Desktops
Scroll down to the Linux desktop you’ve deployed with instructions on how to login to Ubuntu.
RDP Login
Once you have deployed any of the Ubuntu desktops, the first step is to RDP into the new instance once it has fully booted up. From your local computer open up the application called ‘Remote Desktop Connection‘ and put the IP address or hostname of your newly deployed Ubuntu desktop server:
Login using the username / password that was used during the deployment. If you used SSH keys, go back to the Azure/AWS or GCP portal depending on which platform you’ve deployed from and create a user/password for your Ubuntu instance.
Initial Setup
Once logged in, Follow the initial setup instructions to set language / keyboard settings if prompted to, otherwise you should now see the desktop.
Access Desktop Menu / Applications
In the top left you will see the main menu that opens your applications and settings.
You’re now ready to start using your new virtual desktop Ubuntu desktop.
Firewall Ports
To setup AWS firewall rules refer to – AWS Security Groups
To setup Azure firewall rules refer to – Azure Network Security Groups
To setup Google GCP firewall rules refer to – Creating GCP Firewalls
