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This Amazon Machine Image (AMI) provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Amazon Linux 2, 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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Amazon Linux 2 with GUI Desktop
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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 Amazon Linux 2. 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 "ec2-user".
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 Amazon Linux 2 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.
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/amazonlinux2-gui .
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Highlights
- A lightweight image for Amazon Linux 2, 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 |
|---|---|
t2.medium Recommended | $0.006 |
t3.micro | $0.006 |
t2.micro | $0.004 |
r5b.12xlarge | $0.021 |
x1e.2xlarge | $0.021 |
m6idn.4xlarge | $0.021 |
p4d.24xlarge | $0.021 |
i3.4xlarge | $0.014 |
x2iezn.4xlarge | $0.021 |
x2iedn.24xlarge | $0.021 |
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You pay by the hour for the EC2 instance type you run. Each dimension maps to one AWS instance size, from small shared instances up through large memory-, compute-, storage-, and GPU-optimized types, including bare metal. The software price is the same regardless of size; your cost scales with the compute capacity you choose. There are no upfront fees, monthly minimums, or contracts. Charges stop when you stop the instance and appear on your AWS invoice. Pick a size that fits your workload, and switch types by launching a new instance.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
You get a ready-to-use Amazon Linux 2 machine image with an Xfce desktop preinstalled. It launches in your own account as an EC2 instance you reach over RDP or VNC. The hourly rate covers the software; you pick the instance size that sets the compute capacity.
The software fee meters per running hour. When you stop the instance, the hourly software charge stops. A stopped instance may still incur underlying AWS storage fees for its attached volumes, but those are separate from the software charge and billed by AWS.
It is strictly consumption-based. You pay per hour of compute with no upfront costs, monthly minimums, or long-term contracts. Charges appear as native line items on your monthly AWS invoice. To stop billing, cancel the subscription in the AWS Marketplace Console.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Usage instructions
Click here for detailed usage instructions with tutorials, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Default Credentials for GUI connection:
- Username: ec2-user
- 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 (ec2-user) 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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jeb
does not work
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2023
Review from a verified AWS customer
no matter what, RDS cannot find. no option for support to ask questions, and their docs just assume everything goes correctly and does not provide alternative methods