Initializing a VPS with Ubuntu (graphical interface)

On this guide, I’ll provide you with a detailed guide on how to set up a VPS with the Ubuntu operating system, including steps for SSH access, software installation, and configuring a graphical user interface (GUI) .

Step 1: SSH Connection

After obtaining your VPS login information (IP address, username, and password), open the terminal on your local machine and use the SSH command to connect to the VPS. Replace <IP_address> with your VPS IP address:

Step 2: Update the System

Before starting, ensure your system is updated by running the following commands:

Step 3: Install a Desktop Environment (Optional)

If you want to install a desktop environment, you can use Xfce, which is lightweight and requires fewer resources compared to other desktop environments like GNOME or KDE.

Step 4: Install a Graphics Server (Optional)

To allow your desktop environment to function, you’ll need a graphics server, you can use Xorg for this purpose:

Step 5: Install a VNC Server (Optional)

To access the graphical interface of your VPS, you can install a VNC server, tigerVNC is a common option:

Step 6: Configure the VNC Server

Configure the VNC server by setting a password and starting it:

Step 7: Connect to the VNC Server

Use a VNC client (such as RealVNC or TightVNC) on your local machine to connect to your VPS using the IP address followed by :1 (or the VNC display number):

Step 8: Install Additional Programs

You can install additional programs based on your needs.
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Conclusion:

Installing a graphical interface on a VPS, based on Ubuntu, even if lightweight and optimal as an operating system (we discussed it very generically in this guide), can require resources equal to or greater than those of a custom-built or rented machine.
Ensure that the VPS reflects and has the “material” capabilities to work at 100% in remote graphics, as VPS options are the most economical and are usually sold or rented with limited performance characteristics since their typical use is in SSH [CLICK HERE TO LEARN IN DETAIL WHAT SSH IS].