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This Amazon Machine Image (AMI) provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Ubuntu 24.04, 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 24 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 24.04 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 24.04 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 24.04, 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 |
|---|---|
t2.medium Recommended | $0.014 |
t2.micro | $0.008 |
t3.micro | $0.014 |
m6a.12xlarge | $0.02 |
i3en.2xlarge | $0.02 |
c7a.large | $0.02 |
m5a.24xlarge | $0.02 |
r5dn.8xlarge | $0.02 |
c6i.32xlarge | $0.02 |
r5d.metal | $0.02 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the software running on your chosen EC2 instance type. Each dimension maps to one specific instance type, from small burstable options to large compute, memory, GPU, and bare-metal machines. Your rate scales with the size and capability of the instance you select. Larger or more specialized instances carry higher hourly rates. You pick the instance that fits your workload, and billing follows your actual usage hours. There are no upfront costs or long-term commitments. Charges appear on your regular AWS invoice.
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Each dimension pairs the ready-to-use Ubuntu 24.04 image with one EC2 instance type. You get an Xfce desktop reachable over RDP or VNC, with dependencies pre-installed. The instance type you pick sets the CPU, memory, and any GPU. Your hourly rate follows that instance's size and capability.
The software rate meters running compute hours only. A fully stopped instance stops accruing the hourly software charge. Underlying AWS costs, such as storage for the disk, may still apply while the instance is stopped. You resume software charges when you restart the instance.
Billing is strictly consumption-based. You pay per hour of compute with no upfront fee, no monthly minimum, and no long-term contract. Charges appear as line items on your regular AWS invoice. You can cancel the subscription through the AWS Marketplace console at any time.
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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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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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Reviewed on Sep 05, 2024
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Quick and easy Ubuntu desktop setup with minimal bloat - perfect for getting started with a clean OS in a few clicks.