Is there a Linux VM with a desktop GUI which I can create as part of my initial free subscription (and use those credits towards the cost)? And how do I access it from the Azure portal (without having to use the cli)?

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Is there a Linux VM with a desktop GUI which I can create as part of my initial free subscription (and use those credits towards the cost)? And how do I access it from the Azure portal (without having to use the cli)?

Jeff D. Dillard 20

I recently started a free subscription (including the $200 credit) with the intention of creating a Linux system (with a GUI desktop) that I can connect to from the Azure portal. I have tried several times to create VMs with different configurations, but have not been able to connect yet. The demo videos make it seem like it should be fairly easy, yet that has not been my experience so far. How would I achieve this goal?

kobulloc-MSFT 26,811 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

2024-01-19T23:42:45.1033333+00:00

Hello, @Jeff D. Dillard ! What errors are you seeing? This is the process for creating a Linux virtual machine: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-portal?tabs=ubuntu Remote desktop on Linux requires some extra steps but you should be able to do that as well: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/use-remote-desktop?tabs=azure-cli

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kobulloc-MSFT 26,811 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

2024-01-19T23:42:45.1033333+00:00

Hello, @Jeff D. Dillard ! What errors are you seeing? This is the process for creating a Linux virtual machine: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-portal?tabs=ubuntu Remote desktop on Linux requires some extra steps but you should be able to do that as well: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/use-remote-desktop?tabs=azure-cli

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Hello, @Jeff D. Dillard !

How do I create a Linux VM using my free Azure subscription?

You'll want to follow the Create a Linux VM portal quickstart:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/quick-create-portal?tabs=ubuntu

Keep in mind that for Linux VMs on free accounts, you'll need to create one of the following:

Standard B1
Standard B2ATS (new-availability may be limited in some regions)
Standard B2PTS (new-availability may be limited in some regions)

If you run into any issues, let us know what the error or blocking issue is and we will be happy to help.

How do I access remote desktop (GUI) on a Linux VM?

You'll need to install and configure xrdp to use Remote Desktop with Ubuntu:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/use-remote-desktop?tabs=azure-cli

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