how to run gui of my ubuntu on gcp vm

To run a GUI on your Ubuntu GCP VM, you'll need to install a desktop environment and a remote desktop solution. Here's a breakdown of the process:

1. Create the Ubuntu VM Instance:

• If you haven't already, create a new Ubuntu VM instance in Google Cloud Platform's Compute Engine. Choose a machine type with sufficient resources (memory and vCPUs) for your GUI needs. A n1-standard-2 or similar would be a reasonable starting point. Ensure you select an Ubuntu image; the LTS versions (Long Term Support) are generally recommended for stability.

2. Install a Desktop Environment:

• Connect to your VM instance via SSH using the external IP address provided by GCP.
• Update the package lists and upgrade existing packages:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade -y

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• Choose a desktop environment. Popular choices include XFCE (lightweight), GNOME (default Ubuntu), KDE Plasma (feature-rich), and others. For this example, we'll use XFCE:

sudo apt install xfce4 xfce4-goodies -y

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• Install a display manager. This is a program that manages the graphical login process. A lightweight option like slim is often suitable:

sudo apt install slim -y

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• Reboot the VM to enable the desktop environment:

sudo reboot

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3. Install and Configure Chrome Remote Desktop:

This allows you to access the GUI from your local machine.

• Install the Chrome Remote Desktop package:

wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/chrome-remote-desktop_current_amd64.deb

sudo dpkg -i chrome-remote-desktop_current_amd64.deb

sudo apt install -f -y

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• Configure Chrome Remote Desktop. You'll be prompted to set a PIN for secure access and optionally share the desktop with other users. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully.

4. Access the GUI:

• On your local machine, open the Chrome browser and go to the Chrome Remote Desktop website.
• Sign in with the same Google account used to create your GCP project.
• You should see your Ubuntu VM listed. Click to connect.
• Enter the PIN you set during the configuration.

You should now see your Ubuntu desktop running remotely on your local machine.

Important Considerations:

• Security: Ensure your VM instance and the network connecting to it are secured according to best practices. Consider using a VPN and regularly updating security patches. Strong passwords and PINs are crucial.
• Resource Allocation: Adjust the VM's resources (CPU, memory, storage) as needed based on the applications you intend to run in the GUI.
• Alternative Remote Desktop Solutions: While Chrome Remote Desktop is convenient for Chrome users, other remote desktop applications like VNC (with tools like RealVNC) or RDP can also be used. They may require additional setup steps.

Remember to replace placeholders like IP addresses and usernames with your actual values. If you encounter errors, carefully review the output of the commands for clues.

Source:

1. https://github.com/Underground-Ops/underground-nexus  subject to mit

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Can't open display on Google Compute Engine  |  Knowledge Base  |  Google Cloud 

## Problem Unable to launch GUI for an application in Google Compute Engine Linux instance. While doing so, getting the following error: ``` text $ xclock Error: Can't open display: ```

How can I use display device in GCP -linux? 

If I understand what you want to achieve it's to use a remote desktop. For this you must follow this steps: Ssh into your instance Install the Debian Linux Chrome Remote Desktop package wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/chrome-remote-desktop_current_amd64.deb Update the package manager data: sudo apt update. Install the package and its dependencies sudo dpkg --install chrome-remote-desktop_current_amd64.deb sudo apt install --assume-yes --fix-broken Install either [XCFE](https://www.xfce.org/) or [Cinnnamon](https://www.linuxmint.com/) Connect to the instance using the Chrome Remote Desktop [web site](https://remotedesktop.corp.google.com/access/) I would advise you to take a look at the [Official Documentation](https://cloud.google.com/solutions/chrome-desktop-remote-on-compute-engine) for further referencing

Connect to VMs that use VM Runtime on GDC  |  Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal  |  Google Cloud 

# Connect to VMs that use VM Runtime on GDC  |  Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal  |  Google Cloud ## What's next ### VNC or RDP [Virtual Network Computing (VNC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Network_Computing) and [Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_Desktop_Protocol) let you use the graphical console to access your VM. When you use an IP address, you must enable VNC or RDP in the guest OS before you can use either to connect to the VM. For information about enabling and using VNC or RDP, consult the documentation for your guest OS. You also need existing credentials to sign in to the VM, such as those you define to [create initial user credentials](https://cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/distributed-cloud/bare-metal/docs/vm-runtime/connect-vms#create_initial_user_credentials) when you create a VM. 1. Get the details of your VM to view its IP address: ``` text kubectl get gvm VM_NAME --namespace VM_NAMESPACE --kubeconfig KUBECONFIG ``` Replace the following values: - ` VM_NAME ` : name for your VM. - ` VM_NAMESPACE ` : the namespace for your VM. The following example output shows the VM information and IP address: ``` text NAME STATUS AGE IP vm1 Running 7m 10.200.0.21 ``` 2. Connect to the IP address of your VM obtained in the previous step using a client tool and the appropriate port such as VNC port ` 5900 ` or RDP port ` 3389 ` .

ok i connected, user: ubuntu and pass: idont kno

The default password for a new Ubuntu instance on Google Compute Engine is not consistently "ubuntu". While some older guides might suggest this, it's unreliable and strongly discouraged for security reasons. Google Cloud Platform does not provide a default password. You must have set one during the instance creation process, or there might be a password recovery option available within your project settings if you used a password to start. However, relying on a default password is a major security risk.

If you don't remember setting a password or don't know what it is, you will need to reset the password. Since you've connected via SSH already, your best option is to reset the password using the instance's metadata. To do this, you will need to use the instance's serial console or, if you've already created a user other than 'ubuntu', you can use the tools available within that Ubuntu instance to reset the password for the 'ubuntu' user.

Therefore, I cannot help you further without knowing the correct password or being able to access your Google Cloud Console to assist in password recovery methods.

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how to set a password for ubuntu

Because you're already connected via SSH, you can set a password directly on the VM instance. This assumes you have sufficient permissions (which you should if you've connected via SSH).

Here's how to do it:

1. Become root (if not already): If you're not already logged in as root, use the sudo command to elevate your privileges. This requires your existing SSH user to have sudo privileges. If you are already connected as root, you can skip this step.
   sudo su

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   You'll be prompted for your current user's password.
2. Change the password: Use the passwd command to change the password for the ubuntu user (or whichever user you wish to set a password for).
   sudo passwd ubuntu

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   You'll be prompted to enter a new password and then confirm it. Choose a strong password that's difficult to guess.
3. Verify: Log out of your current session and attempt to log back in with the new password you created. Test it using SSH or your remote desktop solution.

If you don't have sudo access for your current user or are having trouble with these commands, you might need to revisit the initial VM creation steps and ensure that you set up appropriate user permissions or alternatively use the serial console access method to address potential login issues. Remember that a strong password is crucial for security.

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i want to install terminal and crome on this

To install a terminal and Chrome on your Ubuntu GCP VM instance, you have several options, leveraging either the command line or the GUI (if you've already set up a desktop environment as discussed previously).

Method 1: Using the command line (most efficient):

This method is generally preferred for its speed and efficiency. It assumes you're already connected to your VM via SSH.

1. Update package lists: This ensures you're installing the latest versions of software.
   sudo apt update

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2. Install a terminal emulator (if needed): Ubuntu usually includes a terminal emulator by default. If you don't have one (highly unlikely), you can install gnome-terminal :
   sudo apt install gnome-terminal -y

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3. Install Chrome: Download the Chrome .deb package using wget and then install it.
   wget https://dl.google.com/linux/direct/google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

   sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

   sudo apt install -f -y  #Fixes any dependency issues.

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   Replace google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb with the appropriate filename if it's different.

Method 2: Using the GUI (if available):

If you've already set up a desktop environment like XFCE or GNOME, you can use the graphical package manager:

1. Open the software center: This will vary slightly depending on your desktop environment. Search for "Software" or "Software Center" in your applications menu.
2. Search and install: Search for "gnome-terminal" and install it (if needed). Then, search for "Google Chrome" and install it. You may need to enable additional software sources to find Chrome.

After completing either method, you should have a terminal and Chrome browser available on your VM instance. Remember that Method 1 (command-line) is generally the fastest and most reliable, especially if you're working in a headless server environment.

Source:

1. https://github.com/AdelinoLSN/Scripts-Post-Install-OSs 

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(2013-01-14) Press Ctrl + Alt + F1 (to enter a virtual console), log in with with your account and install the package gnome-terminal with the command: sudo apt-get install gnome-terminal.

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Install gnome-terminal. To install gnome-terminal, simply use the following command: sudo snap install gnome-terminal --candidate. ... Install gnome-terminal on Ubuntu using the Snap Store | Snapcraft.

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