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.

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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What customers say

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Stefan Neykov Crytek

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.

Wimdo Blaauboer doXray

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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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.

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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)

Ryzen 9 7950X Desktop Server
- RAM: 64GB DDR5
- Storage: 2x1TB NVMe
- Port: 1Gbps unmetered
- €135/month
EPYC 9354P GUI Server
- RAM: 128GB DDR5 ECC
- Storage: 2x1.92TB NVMe
- Port: 1Gbps unmetered
- €189/month
EPYC 9654 Visual Workstation Server
- RAM: 256GB DDR5 ECC
- Storage: 2x3.84TB NVMe
- Port: 1Gbps unmetered
- €310/month

VPS Hosting (Monthly / Hourly)

Desktop VPS Basic
- CPU: 4 vCores Ryzen 9
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 160GB NVMe
- €22/month or €0.035/hour
Desktop VPS Pro
- CPU: 8 vCores EPYC 4
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 320GB NVMe
- €42/month or €0.069/hour
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