How to install GUI to a console based Ubuntu

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:

• Webmin installation: see here
• Zentyal (offers community edition) installation: see here
• ISPConfig (supports up to 16.10) installation: see here