Through our hosting provider, we can create servers running CentOS 6.3. However, these installs are meant to be used as servers that are accessed remotely. They do not come packaged with a GUI "Desktop" environment.
What steps do you suggest to take in order to go from the packaged minimal install, to an install that includes:
- Desktop GUI
- Remote desktop functionality (so we can log and use the desktop from a remote environment)
Best Answer
You can install the
X Window System
package group and, if you also need a full desktop environment, theDesktop
group as well which will give you a full-blown Gnome desktop:A lighter alternative might be the
basic-desktop
package group.For remote graphical access you can use VNC Server:
You may find useful the VNC Server HowTo on the CentOS Wiki.