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I am new to ubuntu server. I want some GUI features in ubuntu server.Is it possible to install GUI on ubuntu server.If yes then please help me.

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If you want to administer locally

You can install the default Ubuntu desktop by executing the following:

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop

There are many desktop alternatives which you may install and use, like:

  • Gnome 3 installation: sudo apt-get install gnome-shell
  • KDE see Kubuntu installation: sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
  • XFCE installation: sudo apt-get install xfce4
  • LXDE installation: sudo apt-get install lxde
  • Openbox installation: sudo apt-get install openbox
  • Gnome Classic (old) a Gnome 3 desktop that looks like Gnome 2 installation: sudo apt-get install gnome-session-fallback
  • Ubuntu Gnome (Official flavor) installation: sudo apt install ubuntu-gnome-desktop

Local and or remote administration

Except from the above you can administer your server by using a web based solution using less resources:

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    Follow up question: once installation is complete and machine is restarted, will the GUI run automatically after startup? If not: (a) how to start it? (b) how to set it to start automatically on future restarts? Any help appreciated. Thanks. – W7GVR Aug 04 '18 at 00:26