Linux: Desktops and Remote Access

Find the most productive way to work in Linux. Learn how to access a CentOS computer via desktop environments, terminal emulators, shells, and remote tools.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know

1. GUI Introduction

• Explore Linux GUI choices
• Install GNOME3
• Install KDE 4
• Explore KDE 4
• Install MATE
• Explore MATE
• Install Cinnamon
• Explore Cinnamon
• Install Xfce
• Explore Xfce
• Summary of Linux GUI choices

2. GUI Remote Access

• GUI remote access
• Prepare your VM for remote access
• Install VNC
• Configure VNC
• Troubleshoot VNC
• Install RDP
• Configure RDP
• Install X2Go
• Configure X2Go

3. CLI Introduction

• The Linux command line
• Choosing a terminal
• Choosing a shell
• Introducing Bash

4. CLI Remote Access

• Access the Linux CLI from Windows
• Access the Linux CLI on iOS
• Access the Linux CLI on Android
• Access the Linux CLI from macOS and Linux

Conclusion

• Next Steps