How to install GUI on ubuntu server 16.04 [duplicate]
I am new to ubuntu server. I want some GUI features in ubuntu server.Is it possible to install GUI on ubuntu server.If yes then please help me.
Solution 1:
If you want to administer locally
You can install the default Ubuntu desktop by executing the following:
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop
There are many desktop alternatives which you may install and use, like:
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Gnome 3 installation:
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell
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KDE see Kubuntu installation:
sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
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XFCE installation:
sudo apt-get install xfce4
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LXDE installation:
sudo apt-get install lxde
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Openbox installation:
sudo apt-get install openbox
- Gnome Classic (old) a Gnome 3 desktop that looks like Gnome 2 installation:
sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback
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Ubuntu Gnome (Official flavor) installation:
sudo apt install ubuntu-gnome-desktop
Local and or remote administration
Except from the above you can administer your server by using a web based solution using less resources:
- Webmin installation: see here
- Zentyal (offers community edition) installation: see here
- ISPConfig (supports up to 16.10) installation: see here