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Overview
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for support by Elm Computing.
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Easy to launch a remote Virtual Machine with this AMI to start your Linux environment with an Xfce GUI Desktop.
This server is equipped with XRDP and can be connected through an RDP client.
You can connect to this server with the preconfigured username and password:
username: elm
password: instance-id which has the form of i-09cd2a09898465844
Steps to connect to the server: https://docs.elmcomputing.io/ami/x86/linux-login.html
Highlights
- Easy-to-launch Rocky Linux with lightweight Xfce GUI Desktop
- Connect with RDP client
- Elm Computing Support
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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OtherLinux Rocky Linux
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t3.medium Recommended | $0.025 |
t3.micro | $0.025 |
c5n.4xlarge | $0.025 |
c5a.24xlarge | $0.025 |
c5a.16xlarge | $0.025 |
t3.2xlarge | $0.025 |
c5.18xlarge | $0.025 |
c5d.18xlarge | $0.025 |
c5d.24xlarge | $0.025 |
t3a.medium | $0.025 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the software, billed on top of your AWS EC2 costs. Each dimension maps to a specific EC2 instance type, so pricing scales with the compute size you pick. Options span the t3 and t3a families for lighter workloads, plus the c5, c5a, c5d, c5ad, and c5n compute-optimized families for heavier needs. Within each family, hourly rates rise as instance size grows, from nano and micro up through metal. You choose the instance that fits your workload; there are no tiers or upfront commitments.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
The hourly software charge covers support from Elm Computing for the repackaged open source image. You get a preconfigured Rocky Linux 9 system with the XFCE desktop and a preconfigured user account. The operating system and desktop themselves are open source; the fee funds packaging and vendor support.
The software fee meters running time only, so a stopped instance stops accruing that charge. You still pay separate AWS fees for attached storage while the instance is stopped. Restarting the instance resumes the hourly software charge automatically.
No. Every dimension delivers the same Rocky Linux 9 image with the XFCE desktop. The instance type only changes the compute size and its matching hourly rate. Choose based on the CPU, memory, and workload you need, not on differing features.
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Refunds are generally not available. Instances are billed hourly based on actual usage and can be terminated at any time to stop charges.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Rocky Linux 9.8 with lightweight xfce GUI Desktop
Additional details
Usage instructions
To connect to the Linux GUI Desktop on your EC2 instance using an RDP client, please use the public IP address of the instance as the PC name. The default username is elm, and the password is the EC2 instance ID, which follows the format i-0c7xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Make sure to replace i-0c7xxxxxxxxxxxxxx with your actual instance ID, which you can find in the AWS Management Console under the Instances section. Proceed to connect; you may receive a security warning about the certificate, but you can choose to continue.
If you don't have an RDP client installed, you can download one (Windows App) from the links below:
For Mac: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12
For Windows: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n1f85v9t8bn?hl=en-us&gl=US
This setup allows you to remotely access your instance using the Remote Desktop Protocol with the provided credentials.
The steps to connect to the Linux GUI Desktop can be found at https://docs.elmcomputing.io/ami/x86/linux-login.html
The SSH username is rocky, and the SSH port is 22.
Support
Vendor support
Please do not hesitate to contact us at support@elmcomputing.io if you have any questions.
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