Ubuntu Desktop as a Service is a solution developed so that can work securely from multiple locations with different devices. A fully managed Ubuntu Virtual Desktop environment to support your development and business application environment. It’s a virtual desktop, independent from any physical hardware and it’s hosted in Azure, Microsoft’s cloud solution, and comes with the tools to help you in your day to day activities. As long as you have an internet connection you’ll always have Ubuntu Desktop with you, being able to access it through any device, be it a regular computer or notebook, or even your tablet.

Remote work is an essential component of how to respond to a worst-case scenario like covid-19 where a company or government decision result in a significant number of people unable to work from their office. People might be unable to work from their offices as a consequence of the shutdown of public transport, schools or large city areas. Ubuntu Desktop gives you the freedom to work from anywhere in the world with advanced and familiar tools, maximum data security and complete control. Rapid deployment and no hardware or software maintenance required.

The desktop image comes pre-configured with the following:

• RDP based remote desktop environment
• LibreOffice - the open source office suite that’s compatible with Microsoft Office
• Visual Studio Code
• Firefox
• node
• git

Note: To enable Online Accounts: (This is for users needing setup email, etc). Either from ssh or the terminal via RDP, # sudo nano /etc/netplan/01-network-manager-all.yaml # Let NetworkManager manage all devices on this system network: version: 2 renderer: NetworkManager Netplan is very specific about spacing, indentation, etc. Please proofread carefully twice. Save and exit nano. After making these changes, do: sudo netplan generate && sudo netplan apply

How to Use

RDP on port 3389

No contract needed: pay per hour

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