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This Amazon Machine Image (AMI) provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Ubuntu 22.04, based on the lightweight Xfce desktop environment, specifically designed for cloud deployments. Connect to your instance using either RDP or VNC.
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Ubuntu 22 with GUI Desktop
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Connect to Your Ubuntu instance with RDP
Deploy a Full Linux Desktop in Minutes
Launch a VM instance with this Amazon Machine Image (AMI) to set up your own Linux Desktop in the cloud in under 5 minutes. This server image includes the Xfce Desktop Environment on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Connect to the virtual display using RDP or VNC, with the public IP address of the EC2 instance as the hostname. The initial password for both RDP and VNC is the instance ID of the server. Login with the username "ubuntu".
This AMI is designed to be minimal, featuring only the GUI desktop environment and Mozilla Firefox preinstalled, ensuring a clean and lightweight operating system.
"Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment for UNIX-like operating systems. It aims to be fast and low on system resources, while still being visually appealing and user-friendly." - xfce.org
Key Features:
- Hosted on Ubuntu 22.04 with a lightweight Xfce GUI preinstalled.
- Connect using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Virtual Network Computing (VNC).
- Self-configures at launch: Use the EC2 instance ID as the initial password for RDP/VNC.
- Minimal installation: Only the GUI Desktop and Mozilla Firefox are preinstalled - no bloatware.
Watch our video tutorials to get started with Ubuntu with GUI:
- Connect to Ubuntu with GUI via RDP from Windows
- Connect to Ubuntu with GUI via RDP from Mac
- Transfer files between your PC and Ubuntu with GUI
- Transfer files between your Mac and Ubuntu with GUI
For further assistance, contact our expert cloud team via email at support@silverlining.cloud or through live chat on our website . Detailed documentation for this image is available here: https://www.silverlining.cloud/docs/aws/ubuntu-gui .
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Highlights
- A lightweight image for Ubuntu 22.04, featuring only the GUI Desktop and Mozilla Firefox to keep the virtual machine as clean and efficient as possible.
- Easily connect to the Xfce desktop environment using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Virtual Network Computing (VNC).
- Configured and supported by the SilverLining.Cloud team. Contact us via live chat on our website or email us at support@silverlining.cloud
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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t2.medium Recommended | $0.015 |
t2.micro | $0.01 |
t3.micro | $0.015 |
c5ad.large | $0.021 |
r6in.metal | $0.021 |
inf2.24xlarge | $0.021 |
m6in.32xlarge | $0.021 |
c5ad.8xlarge | $0.021 |
c7i.large | $0.015 |
c5a.xlarge | $0.021 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for compute, with no upfront cost or long-term contract. Charges appear on your AWS invoice. Pricing does not vary by software tier. Instead, it follows the EC2 instance type you pick to run this Ubuntu 22.04 GUI desktop image. Each dimension maps to one instance type, from small options like t3.nano and t2.micro up to large multi-core and specialized instances like p5.48xlarge, u-24tb1.112xlarge, and GPU types such as g5 and p3. Larger instances with more CPU, memory, or GPU capacity cost more per hour. You run only what you need.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
Each unit is one running EC2 instance of the type you select, billed per hour. You pay the software charge for the Ubuntu 22.04 GUI image plus the underlying AWS compute for that instance type. The desktop uses an Xfce environment you connect to over RDP or VNC.
The hourly software charge applies only while the instance runs. A stopped instance stops accruing hourly software fees. You may still pay AWS for attached storage while the instance is stopped. There is no upfront cost, monthly minimum, or long-term contract.
Pricing does not vary by software tier or features. Each instance type maps to its own hourly rate. Selecting a type with more CPU, memory, or GPU raises the per-hour cost. You pay only for the type you launch and the hours it runs.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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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.
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Enhanced system security by patching SQLite memory corruption vulnerabilities and synchronizing all core dependencies to the latest versions.
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Usage instructions
Click here for detailed usage instructions with tutorials, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Default Credentials for GUI connection:
- Username: ubuntu
- Computer Name: Public IPv4 address of your EC2 instance (e.g., 35.173.131.168)
- Password: Instance ID of your EC2 instance (e.g., i-0ed22c98429479e1c)
Connect with RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol):
- Launch your RDP client software on your local machine.
- Connect using the public IP address of your instance, on port 3389.
- When prompted, enter the username (ubuntu) and the password (your Instance ID). When connecting with Windows Remote Desktop Connection, go to "More Options" and select "Allow me to save credentials." This is the only way the app will prompt you to enter a password.
Connect with VNC (Virtual Network Computing):
- Launch your VNC client on your local machine.
- Connect using the public IP address of your instance, on port 5901.
- When prompted, enter the password (your Instance ID).
We keep software installations to a minimum, and no sensitive data is stored on the virtual machine instance. If you encounter any issues or have additional questions, please refer to our documentation or reach out to our support team.
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Desktop Environment
Xfce desktop environment preinstalled on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, designed for lightweight performance and low system resource consumption.
Remote Access Protocols
Support for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Virtual Network Computing (VNC) connectivity to the graphical interface.
Minimal Installation
Streamlined image containing only the GUI desktop environment and Mozilla Firefox, excluding unnecessary software packages.
Automatic Configuration
Self-configuring instance that uses the EC2 instance ID as the initial authentication credential for RDP and VNC connections.
Operating System
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS as the base operating system with long-term support and security updates.
Dual Remote Access Methods
RDP connectivity on port 3389 compatible with Microsoft Remote Desktop, Remmina, and FreeRDP clients, plus web-based browser access on port 8080 requiring no additional client software installation
Operating System and Desktop Environment
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) with Gnome Desktop Environment, supported with security updates through April 2027, and automatic security updates enabled by default
Encryption and Security Protocols
RDP connections encrypted via TLS and web interface served over HTTPS, with configurable AWS Security Groups for restricting ingress to known IP ranges on ports 3389, 8080, and 22
Pre-installed Software Stack
xRDP Server for RDP connectivity, web-based remote access interface, Firefox web browser, and standard Ubuntu system utilities including file browser and system tools
Cloud Integration and Management
Integration with AWS Systems Manager for patch management and Amazon CloudWatch for instance monitoring and usage tracking
Operating System Version
Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish) LTS with graphical user interface
Pre-installed Productivity Applications
Includes LibreOffice, GIMP, Firefox, and access to additional software through package manager
Cloud Platform Optimization
Fully optimized for AWS Cloud Platform deployment with maximum performance and reliability
System Architecture Support
Available on X86 architecture
Customizable Desktop Environment
Fully customizable Linux desktop environment with ability to install and configure additional software and tools
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