Have you ever run an Ubuntu Server with only a Command Line Interface and became a little frustrated. This video covers the install of a full Xubuntu desktop into an Ubuntu server. In all honesty anytime you add additional software to a server you increase its attack surface or exposure. But if you need a desktop to help manage a server Xubuntu desktop is a good lightweight choice for Ubuntu servers.
command to update and upgrade server: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Videos demonstrating how to expand VirtualBox virtual hard drive size in Ubuntu:
VirtualBox Resize a Hard Drive- https://youtu.be/VqK3cDLiMJU
Extend Ubuntu Disk Volume with GParted after Resizing Hard Drive: https://youtu.be/cDgUwWkvuIY
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Update and Upgrade Ubuntu Server
05:13 Install Ubuntu Desktop
06:44 Configure and Setup Desktop
Additional Info:
How to Install a Desktop (GUI) on an Ubuntu Server- https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-a-gui-on-ubuntu
How to install XFCE On Ubuntu Server- https://raspberrytips.com/install-xfce-on-ubuntu-server/
How to Install GUI on Ubuntu Server?- https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-install-gui-on-ubuntu-server/