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    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

    Apache Guacamole + Xfce

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

    Xubuntu Desktop

    Xubuntu Desktop

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

    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 TIER III Data Centers
      Top reliability and security provide stable operation of your servers and 99.982% uptime per year.
    • DDoS protection 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 High-bandwidth Internet connectivity
      We provide a 1Gbps unmetered port. You can transfer huge datasets in minutes.
    • Built-in IPMI 2.0 with remote server management via IP-KVM Full control
      Remote server management via IPMI, iDRAC, KVM and etc.
    • Hosting in the most environmentally friendly data center in Europe Eco-friendly
      Hosting in the most environmentally friendly data center in Europe.
    • A replacement server is always available A replacement server is always available
      A fleet of substitution servers will reduce downtime when migrating and upgrading.
    • Quick replacement of components Quick replacement of components
      In the case of component failure, we will promptly replace them.
    • Round-the-clock technical support 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.

    Do you need assistance configuring your hardware?

    What customers say

    Crytek
    After launching another successful IP — HUNT: Showdown, a competitive first-person PvP bounty hunting game with heavy PvE elements, Crytek aimed to bring this amazing game for its end-users. We needed a hosting provider that can offer us high-performance servers with great network speed, latency, and 24/7 support.
    Stefan Neykov Crytek
    doXray
    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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    IP-Label
    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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    We`re committed to supporting your Dedicated Servers at every level

    Today, there is no problem renting a dedicated server in one of three possible locations: the Netherlands, the USA, and Russia. We offer many different builds and configurations, including those with GPU cards. We can deliver servers with individual configurations and, if necessary, we can even purchase special hardware to meet the customers’ needs. There are turn-key servers with instant delivery which can be online a few minutes after receipt of payment. They are built the most popular and well-balanced configurations. They are waiting and ready to go in their rack at our data centers. They are activated by our automated system, and you are free to install any necessary software according to your wishes.

    The best servers are made by leading manufacturers such as DELL, HP, AMD, Intel, Gigabyte, and NVIDIA. We cooperate closely with these enterprises. Also, we update our fleet of servers and network equipment regularly. Moreover, all servers undergo multi-level testing before their entry into service.

    It is an assembly of computer hardware and software mainly aimed at ensuring the best operating parameters for any number of devices or particular apps. Its importance is in its provision of a range of capabilities. For instance, they allow clients to share various resources or data. Today, a single server can provide a wide range of services to multiple users, or indeed many servers can deliver services to just one user.

    The cost of dedicated servers depends on their components. There are expensive and powerful servers with high-end processors of the latest generations, huge hard drive capacities, and so on. In contrast, there are cheap servers whose rental price starts from approximately 25 Euros per month. These are suitable for individuals and small projects. You can choose what you need from a list of preconfigured servers. Also, it is possible to build your own custom model using our online configuration wizard according to your specific needs.

    The price is positioned based on the configuration and the rental period of the given server. The longer the term, the higher the discount can be. The lowest rental price is 25 Euros per month, but the average cost is about 100 Euros monthly. However, it is possible to rent high-performance servers that cost 600 Euros or more. The most cost effective build all depends on the purpose for which it is to be used.

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    Pre-Installed Desktop Apps for Server Access

    Why Use Pre-Installed Desktop Apps on a Server?

    Dedicated servers have pre-installed desktop apps, which offer an easy-to-use, ready-to-go environment to a broad audience. Being a developer, system administrator, or a remote worker, you can eliminate the necessity of complicated configurations with the availability of a full desktop interface.

    Simplify OS management with a graphical interface

    • Efficiently control system settings and updates
    • Explore file systems without using commands
    • Minimize misuse of terminals errors

    Avoid complex terminal commands for routine tasks

    • Start services with several clicks
    • Imagine working processes and logs
    • Administration of users and permissions with in-built tools

    Access your server visually from anywhere

    • Connect securely using browser based access
    • Perfect to use on mobile or locked-down devices
    • No additional client software required

    Visual Server Management Made Easy

    Start quicker with pre-loaded applications that are optimized.

    Pre-installed apps for faster setup and deployment

    • Deploy desktop-ready desktops within 15 minutes
    • Popular tools: file managers, terminals, editors, browsers are included
    • No manual software configuration is needed

    No need to install VNC or RDP from scratch

    • Out of the box fully configured desktop and remote access
    • Browser access to guacamole server installed

    Perfect for remote teams, sysadmins, and non-CLI users

    • Facilitate teamwork by allowing access to each other
    • Support the clients with images
    • Train junior engineers without using SSH

    Desktop Apps Hosting for a More Intuitive Experience

    Go past the terminal and into full desktop apps hosting.

    Manage files, processes, and system tools with a GUI

    • Graphical file explorers
    • Open programs using the desktop shortcuts
    • Visualize CPU, RAM, and network monitoring

    Run updates, monitor performance, and control apps graphically

    • There is no need to memorize commands
    • Good system status and logs visibility

    Seamless support for browser-based remote access

    • Log in safely using any current browser
    • It is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
    • No VPN needed

    Features of Our Pre-Installed Desktop Environments

    The following are the built-in features of your server:

    Browser access via Guacamole

    • You can access your desktop with a web link only
    • Secure credentials and encrypted sessions

    Lightweight Xfce for speed and efficiency

    • Quick start up time
    • Minimal memory consumption
    • Fluent VPS and dedicated servers

    Based on popular Linux distributions

    • Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, and some others are available
    • Long-term support options consisted of

    Full Control + Flexibility with a Desktop Interface

    Use terminal when needed, GUI when preferred

    • SSH access full
    • Easily switch between CLI and GUI

    Great for Linux newcomers or visual workflows

    • No Linux knowledge needed
    • Learning curve is minimised through visual interaction

    Ideal for devs, testers, and support engineers

    • Remote testing of GUI apps
    • Provide visual remote troubleshooting

    Browser Developer Tools Integration Made Easy

    Test locally hosted apps using browser dev consoles

    • View DOM and CSS
    • Examine JavaScript directly on hosted apps

    Debug front-end behavior while syncing with hosted back-end APIs

    • Emulate various devices
    • Real time monitoring of request/response cycles

    Get Started with Pre-Installed Desktop Apps in Minutes

    Choose your server specs

    • Choose among a great variety of VPS and dedicated setups

    Select a pre-installed desktop interface

    • Select your GUI and OS in our marketplace
    • A lot of pre-installed packages of apps at a discount or free of charge

    Start using your visual environment immediately

    • Servers are implemented in 15 minutes
    • Log in with browser or native client and start working

    Prices for Servers Optimized for Desktop Apps

    Dedicated Servers (Monthly Pricing)

    1. Ryzen 9 7950X Desktop Server

      • RAM: 64GB DDR5
      • Storage: 2x1TB NVMe
      • Port: 1Gbps unmetered
      • €135/month
    2. EPYC 9354P GUI Server

      • RAM: 128GB DDR5 ECC
      • Storage: 2x1.92TB NVMe
      • Port: 1Gbps unmetered
      • €189/month
    3. EPYC 9654 Visual Workstation Server

      • RAM: 256GB DDR5 ECC
      • Storage: 2x3.84TB NVMe
      • Port: 1Gbps unmetered
      • €310/month

    VPS Hosting (Monthly / Hourly)

    1. Desktop VPS Basic

      • CPU: 4 vCores Ryzen 9
      • RAM: 8GB
      • Storage: 160GB NVMe
      • €22/month or €0.035/hour
    2. Desktop VPS Pro

      • CPU: 8 vCores EPYC 4
      • RAM: 16GB
      • Storage: 320GB NVMe
      • €42/month or €0.069/hour
    3. Desktop VPS Max

      • CPU: 12 vCores EPYC 4
      • RAM: 32GB
      • Storage: 640GB NVMe
      • €72/month or €0.119/hour

    All servers include:

    • Provisioning in less than 15 minutes
    • A huge list of pre-installed apps of our marketplace
    • Free and discounted software packages
    • Hourly and monthly rates
    • Discounts of up to 40 percent on long-term use

    Xeon E3-1230
    3.2GHz
    4 cores
    16 Gb
    240Gb SSD
    € 40
    Xeon E3-1230
    3.2GHz
    4 cores
    32 Gb
    960Gb SSD
    € 60
    Xeon E5-1650v4
    3.6GHz
    6 cores
    32 Gb
    240Gb SSD
    € 70
    Xeon E5-1650
    3.2GHz
    6 cores
    64 Gb
    960Gb SSD
    € 70
    Xeon E-2288G
    3.7GHz
    8 cores
    64 Gb
    480Gb NVMe SSD
    € 100
    AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
    3.4GHz
    16 cores
    128 Gb
    1Tb NVMe SSD
    € 180
    Celeron J1800
    2.4GHz
    2 cores
    8 Gb
    120Gb SSD
    € 23
    Celeron J1800
    2.4GHz
    2 cores
    8 Gb
    120Gb SSD
    € 25
    Celeron J1800
    2.4GHz
    2 cores
    8 Gb
    120Gb SSD,3Tb SATA
    € 30
    Celeron J1800
    2.4GHz
    2 cores
    8 Gb
    120Gb SSD,8Tb SATA
    € 45
    2 x AMD Opteron 4170 HE
    2.1GHz
    6 cores
    64 Gb
    2x1Tb SATA
    € 55
    2 x Xeon X5570
    2.93GHz
    4 cores
    32 Gb
    1Tb SATA
    € 60
    Xeon E3-1230v3
    3.3GHz
    4 cores
    32 Gb
    240Gb SSD
    € 72
    Xeon E5-1650
    3.2GHz
    6 cores
    32 Gb
    240Gb SSD
    € 83
    Xeon E5-1650v4
    3.6GHz
    6 cores
    32 Gb
    240Gb SSD
    € 87
    Xeon E-2288G
    3.7GHz
    8 cores
    32 Gb
    480Gb NVMe SSD
    € 88
    Xeon E-2186G
    3.8GHz
    6 cores
    32 Gb
    480Gb SSD,3Tb SATA
    € 100
    2 x Xeon E5-2620v3
    2.4GHz
    6 cores
    16 Gb
    240Gb SSD
    € 132
    Xeon E5-1650v4
    3.6GHz
    6 cores
    32 Gb
    256Gb SSD
    € 135
    2 x Xeon E5-2630v4
    2.2GHz
    10 cores
    64 Gb
    2x300Gb SAS 15K
    € 155
    2 x Xeon E5-2630v3
    2.4GHz
    8 cores
    64 Gb
    4x1Tb SATA
    € 165
    2 x Xeon E5-2643v2
    3.5GHz
    6 cores
    64 Gb
    4x960Gb SSD
    € 190
    2 x Xeon E5-2680v3
    2.5GHz
    12 cores
    64 Gb
    240Gb SSD
    € 192
    Xeon E5-1650v4
    3.6GHz
    6 cores
    32 Gb
    8x960Gb SSD,64Gb SSD
    € 436
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