Overview
MeyiCloud Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop with XRDP provides a ready-to-use Ubuntu graphical desktop environment on AWS EC2. The solution combines Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, GNOME Desktop, and XRDP to provide remote graphical access to cloud-based Ubuntu instances, making it suitable for users who prefer a desktop interface for development, administration, testing, and cloud-based workloads. The AMI is preconfigured with Ubuntu Desktop, GNOME Session, XRDP, Xorg XRDP integration, D-Bus session support, and cloud-init for streamlined EC2 deployment. Users can launch an EC2 instance from the AMI and access the Ubuntu desktop remotely using an RDP client, while standard AWS key-pair authentication can be used for SSH-based administration. The image is designed to simplify the deployment of an Ubuntu Desktop environment on AWS without requiring manual installation and configuration of the desktop and XRDP components. Key features: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Ubuntu Desktop, GNOME Desktop, XRDP, Xorg XRDP, Remote Desktop, AWS EC2, cloud-init, SSH key-pair authentication, and preconfigured graphical environment.
Highlights
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop - Ready-to-use GNOME graphical desktop environment on AWS EC2.
- XRDP Remote Desktop - Access your Ubuntu Desktop remotely using an RDP client.
- Easy EC2 Deployment - Preconfigured with XRDP, Xorg XRDP, D-Bus session support, and cloud-init for streamlined deployment.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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.
Version release notes
Initial v1.0 release of MeyiCloud Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop with XRDP. Includes Ubuntu Desktop, GNOME, XRDP, Xorg XRDP integration, D-Bus session support, cloud-init, and SSH key-pair authentication for AWS EC2 deployment.
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Usage instructions
MeyiCloud Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop with XRDP provides a preconfigured Ubuntu graphical desktop environment for AWS EC2.
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Launch an EC2 instance using this AMI.
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Select a supported instance type, such as t3.large or larger, based on your workload.
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Configure the VPC, subnet, and security group according to your requirements.
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Allow inbound SSH (TCP 22) from your trusted IP address for administration.
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Allow inbound RDP (TCP 3389) only from the IP addresses that require remote desktop access.
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Launch the instance using an EC2 key pair.
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Connect to the instance using SSH with the default operating system user "ubuntu".
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Set a password for the Ubuntu user: sudo passwd ubuntu
Enter and confirm a secure password when prompted.
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Connect to the instance using an RDP client such as Microsoft Remote Desktop. Use the instance's public IPv4 address or public DNS name.
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In the RDP client:
- User name: ubuntu
- Password: The password created using "sudo passwd ubuntu"
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After successful authentication, the Ubuntu GNOME Desktop environment will be available.
Security recommendations:
- Restrict SSH (TCP 22) and RDP (TCP 3389) to trusted IP addresses or networks.
- Do not expose RDP or SSH to the public internet unless required.
- Use a strong, unique password for RDP access.
- Continue using the EC2 key pair for SSH-based administration.
The AMI includes Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Desktop, GNOME, XRDP, Xorg XRDP integration, D-Bus session support, and cloud-init.
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Customers receive technical support through email at support@meyicloud.com . Support includes assistance with installation, configuration, exporter setup, dashboard customization, and alert rule optimization. Standard support is provided during business hours (IST), with optional extended support available upon request. SLA options and dedicated support plans can be tailored based on customer needs.
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