CentOS Stream 9 with GNOME Desktop and RDP Access
by Madarson It, LLC
Azure-based VM with CentOS Stream 9, GNOME desktop, and xrdp pre-configured for graphical remote access from any RDP client.
This Azure-based virtual machine is pre-configured with CentOS Stream 9, the GNOME desktop environment, and xrdp for graphical remote access from any standard RDP client.
Connect to a full Linux desktop in the cloud using Microsoft Remote Desktop, Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac, or any standards-compliant RDP client. No X11 forwarding, no VNC setup, no extra software required on your client beyond an RDP client. Sign in, get a familiar GNOME desktop, and start working.
GNOME Desktop Environment
The full GNOME desktop is pre-installed and configured, including a file manager, terminal, text editor, system settings, and the standard application launchers. Add your own tools and applications using dnf, Flatpak, or other RHEL-family package sources.
RDP Remote Access
xrdp is pre-configured to allow remote desktop sessions over port 3389. Open port 3389 in your Network Security Group, set a password for your user, and connect from any RDP client. Multiple users can have their own desktop sessions on the same VM.
Key Features
- Full GNOME desktop environment pre-installed
- xrdp configured for remote graphical access over standard RDP
- Compatible with Windows Remote Desktop, macOS RDP, and Linux RDP clients
- SELinux enforcing by default for additional access protection
- Standard CentOS Stream 9 package ecosystem available
Ideal For
- Developers needing a Linux workstation accessible from anywhere
- Data analysts and researchers requiring graphical Linux tools
- Training environments and labs requiring consistent Linux desktops
- Teams transitioning from Windows desktops to Linux workflows
- Anyone needing a graphical Linux environment without managing local hardware
Quick Start
- Deploy the VM and SSH in using your SSH key
- Set a password for your user: sudo passwd $(whoami)
- Open port 3389 in your Network Security Group
- Connect from any RDP client to your instance IP on port 3389
- Log in with your username and password to access the GNOME desktop
Disclaimer
CentOS is a trademark of Red Hat, Inc. Madarson IT does not provide commercial licenses for CentOS, Red Hat, or third-party software. GNOME is a trademark of the GNOME Foundation.
To speak with us about private offers or custom requirements, contact us at info@madarsonit.com