Install Custom Linux Desktop Distributions Remotely on LXD Servers - DevOps - Virtualization

Learn how to install custom Linux desktop distributions remotely on LXD servers using bootable ISO files. Explore the process of attaching ISO files as disk devices to LXD virtual machines and use virt-viewer with the SPICE protocol to access the graphical console. Discover techniques for setting up various Linux desktop environments on virtual infrastructure, including configuring xrdp for enhanced remote connectivity via RDP. Gain insights into developing and testing applications across different Linux distributions, ensuring a positive user experience across platforms. Follow along with step-by-step instructions covering LXD server setup, ISO image management, VM creation and configuration, desktop installation, and remote access setup.

Intro | LXD Remote VGA Console
Overview of Linux Desktop Variants
Starting Off With LXD Server
SFTP Copy ISO Image to LXD Server
Create Empty LXD Virtual Machine
Override VM Root Block Device Size
Disable VM Ethernet Interface
Attach Ubuntu Studio ISO to LXD VM
Connect to VGA Console with Virt Viewer
Install Ubuntu Studio From Live Environment
Reboot Into Installed Linux Desktop
Reattach Network Interface to VM
Install xrdp and Connect With RDP Client