Installing Ubuntu 20.04 and Setting Up a VNC Server

Ubuntu 20.04 provides an easy-to-use interface for managing files, software, and settings remotely. To set up a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server with TightVNC on your Ubuntu 20.04 server, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install the Desktop Environment and VNC Server

Once you've completed the installation of Ubuntu 20.04, install the TightVNC server. This will allow you to access your server's graphical desktop environment remotely.

Next, install Xfce along with the xfce4-goodies package, which provides a few enhancements for the desktop environment.

Step 2: Update Your Package List

After installing the TightVNC server and Xfce, update your list of packages using SSH. This will ensure that you have the latest versions of all installed software.

Choosing a VNC Client

When choosing a VNC client, consider the following options:

* On Linux, you can use vinagre, krdc, RealVNC, or TightVNC.

* On macOS, you can use the built-in Screen Sharing program or a cross-platform app like RealVNC.

* On Windows, you can use TightVNC, RealVNC, or UltraVNC.

Make sure that your chosen VNC client supports connections over SSH tunnels.

Setting Up Your VNC Server

To set up your VNC server with TightVNC on Ubuntu 20.04, follow our initial server setup guide for Ubuntu 20.04. This will provide you with a non-root administrative user and a firewall configured with UFW.

Connecting to Your VNC Server Securely

To connect to your VNC server securely through an SSH tunnel, use a VNC client program on your local machine. This will allow you to interact with your remote server's graphical desktop environment using your keyboard and mouse.

In this quickstart guide, we've shown you how to set up a VNC server with TightVNC on an Ubuntu 20.04 server and connect to it securely through an SSH tunnel. With this setup, managing files, software, and settings on a remote server is easier than ever for users who are not yet comfortable with the command line.

What is VNC?

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a connection system that allows you to use your keyboard and mouse to interact with a graphical desktop environment on a remote server. This makes it easy to manage files, software, and settings remotely without having to physically access the server.

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