$ sudo rebootĬonnect to the Rocky Linux Virtual Desktopĭownload and Install the NoMachine client package for your computer from the application's official website. Configure the Rocky Linux Firewallīy default, NoMachine connects to your server through Port 4000, allow the port in your firewall table using the following command: $ sudo firewall-cmd -zone=public -add-port=4000/tcp -permanentįinally, restart the server to load the graphical desktop settings on your server. Next, connect to your virtual desktop from the NoMachine client on your local computer. NoMachine is now installed on your RockyLinux server. Now, through your server SSH session, change to the NoMachine directory, and install the NoMachine package using the following command: $ cd ~/NoMachine Your package version may also be different from 7.7.4 depending on the latest release. rsync -v nomachine_7.7.4_1_x86_64.rpm example with your actual server account. For purposes of this guide, open a new Terminal window, and securely upload the rpm file using Rsync with SSH.Ĭhange to your download files location. Now, use a remote transfer program like Rsync, SCP, or FTP, and upload the file to your server. Then, using a web browser, on your local computer, download the NoMachine rpm installation file from the official website. Now, change the default server style from Text to Graphical User Interface (GUI) using the following command: $ sudo systemctl set-default graphical.targetįirst, create a new NoMachine directory in your home directory (to upload the installation file to). Then, Install KDE with the following commands: $ sudo dnf group install 'KDE Plasma Workspaces' -yĮnable the KDE sddm window manager. $ sudo dnf config-manager -set-enabled powertools $ sudo dnf -y install epel-releaseĮnable the Power Tools repository.

To install KDE, follow the procedures below: KDE is a popular desktop flavor for Redhat-based systems. They have not been tested on Rocky Linux 9. Note: These instructions are tested on Rocky Linux 8.

Prerequisitesĭeploy a Rocky Linux 8 Server with at least 2GB RAM Then, establish a sample remote desktop connection from your computer to the remote server. In this guide, you will set up a Virtual Desktop on a Vultr Cloud with Rocky Linux and NoMachine. Did you know you can run a virtual desktop on a Vultr Cloud Rocky Linux 8 server? Well, it's possible with tools like NoMachine that create a secure connection to your server and serve a high-quality remote desktop session.

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