Pre-Installed Desktop Apps

Desktop applications allow you to manage the OS through a graphical interface, resorting to the command line only if desired. That means that you can select the OS and then install Desktop, which will give you a convenient user interface.

Apache Guacamole + Xfce

Apache Guacamole is a free and open-source, cross-platform, clientless remote desktop gateway.

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Xubuntu Desktop

Xubuntu is a community developed operating system that combines elegance and ease of use, which comes with Xfce desktop environment.

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Benefits of pre-installed Software

Efficiency and Time Management.
Pre-installed software eliminates the extensive time and effort typically required for software installation and configuration. This provides an immediate, ready-to-go solution, letting you focus on your project's growth and management.

Assured Compatibility.
The HOSTKEY Team has meticulously tested each application's performance on our servers, ensuring seamless compatibility and smooth operation without glitches. This affords you a pre-arranged working environment, alleviating the need for you to manage painstaking installation processes or find workarounds.

Enhanced Security.
Our pre-loaded software is guaranteed to be free of malware. We utilize the most recent versions of all software, thereby enhancing your operational security.

Optimized Settings.
We carefully tailor our server configurations to ensure ample resources for optimal software performance. Additionally, application settings are efficiently configured to prevent unnecessary resource consumption, saving both time and money.

FAQ

What is a pre-installed desktop app on a server?

It is an application that has already been installed on your desktop environment in the server and you can use it right away without having to manually install and configure it.

Do I need to configure the desktop interface manually?

No. Desktop and standard applications are pre-set. It is possible to begin working immediately after the first access.

Can I switch between desktop and terminal modes?

Yes. When you need to perform a visual task, you can use the GUI and switch to the terminal to run the advanced commands.

Is remote desktop access secure with Guacamole?

Absolutely. The sessions are encrypted, and access is secured with a login and optional 2FA.

What are the system requirements for desktop apps hosting?

It is recommended to have at least 4 vCores and 8GB RAM. The higher the specs, the more the performance, particularly when multitasking or using apps that are resource-intensive.

Our Advantages

TIER III Data Centers
Top reliability and security provide stable operation of your servers and 99.982% uptime per year.
DDoS protection
The service is organized using software and hardware solutions to protect against TCP-SYN Flood attacks (SYN, ACK, RST, FIN, PUSH).
High-bandwidth Internet connectivity
We provide a 1Gbps unmetered port. You can transfer huge datasets in minutes.
Full control
Remote server management via IPMI, iDRAC, KVM and etc.
Eco-friendly
Hosting in the most environmentally friendly data center in Europe.
A replacement server is always available
A fleet of substitution servers will reduce downtime when migrating and upgrading.
Quick replacement of components
In the case of component failure, we will promptly replace them.
Round-the-clock technical support
The application form allows you to get technical support at any time of the day or night. First response within 15 minutes.

What included

Traffic
The amount of traffic depends on location.
All servers are deployed with 1Gbps port, incoming traffic is free (fair usage). Outgoing traffic limit and rates are subject to a selected traffic plan.
Free DDoS protection
We offer basic DDoS protection free of charge on all servers in the Netherlands.
Customer support 24/7
Our customer technical support guarantees that our customers will receive technical assistance whenever necessary.

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doXray has been using HOSTKEY for the development and the operation of our software solutions. Our applications require the use of GPU processing power. We have been using HOSTKEY for several years and we are very satisfied with the way they operate. New requirements are setup fast and support follows up after the installation process to check if everything is as requested. Support during operations is reliable and fast.

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We would like to thank HOSTKEY for providing us with high-quality hosting services for over 4 years. Ip-label has been able to conduct many of its more than 100 million daily measurements through HOSTKEY’s servers, making our meteorological coverage even more complete.

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