{"id":2377,"date":"2023-01-10T16:05:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T04:18:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-and-use-apache-guacamole-remote-desktop-on-rocky-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-and-use-apache-guacamole-remote-desktop-on-rocky-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 and Use Apache Guacamole Remote Desktop on Rocky Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Apache Guacamole<\/strong> is a clientless remote desktop gateway that allows users to access their desktops from anywhere using a web browser. It supports standard protocols like VNC, RDP, and SSH. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install and use Apache Guacamole on Rocky Linux 8.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n

sudo dnf update<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies<\/h2>\n
Install the necessary dependencies for Guacamole:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y gcc gcc-c++ tomcat postgresql postgresql-server postgresql-devel<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 3: Install Guacamole Server<\/h2>\n
Download the latest version of Apache Guacamole server:<\/p>\n
wget https:\/\/apache.org\/dyn\/closer.cgi?action=download&filename=guacamole\/1.5.0\/source\/guacamole-server-1.5.0.tar.gz<\/code><\/pre>\n
Extract the downloaded file:<\/p>\n
tar -xzf guacamole-server-1.5.0.tar.gz<\/code><\/pre>\n
Navigate to the extracted directory:<\/p>\n
cd guacamole-server-1.5.0<\/code><\/pre>\n
Compile and install Guacamole:<\/p>\n
.\/configure --with-postgresql\r\nmake\r\nsudo make install<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 4: Install Guacamole Client<\/h2>\n
Download the latest version of the Guacamole client:<\/p>\n
wget https:\/\/apache.org\/dyn\/closer.cgi?action=download&filename=guacamole\/1.5.0\/binary\/guacamole-1.5.0.war<\/code><\/pre>\n
Move the client to the Tomcat webapps directory:<\/p>\n
sudo mv guacamole-1.5.0.war \/var\/lib\/tomcat\/webapps\/guacamole.war<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 5: Configure Guacamole Properties<\/h2>\n
Create the Guacamole configuration directory:<\/p>\n
sudo mkdir \/etc\/guacamole<\/code><\/pre>\n
Next, create the Guacamole properties file:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/guacamole\/guacamole.properties<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following lines to configure the database connection:<\/p>\n
guacd-hostname=localhost\r\nguacd-port=4822\r\n# Use the PostgreSQL database\r\ndb-driver=postgresql\r\ndb-hostname=localhost\r\ndb-port=5432\r\ndb-username=guacadmin\r\ndb-password=your_password<\/code><\/pre>\n
Replace your_password<\/code> with the actual password for your database user.<\/p>\n
Step 6: Set Up Database<\/h2>\n
Initialize the PostgreSQL database:<\/p>\n
sudo postgresql-setup initdb<\/code><\/pre>\n
Start and enable the PostgreSQL service:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start postgresql\r\nsudo systemctl enable postgresql<\/code><\/pre>\n
Log into PostgreSQL:<\/p>\n
sudo -u postgres psql<\/code><\/pre>\n
Run the following commands to create the necessary database and user:<\/p>\n
CREATE DATABASE guacamole;\r\nCREATE USER guacadmin WITH PASSWORD 'your_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE guacamole TO guacadmin;\r\n\\q<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 7: Start Tomcat and Guacamole<\/h2>\n
Start and enable Tomcat:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start tomcat\r\nsudo systemctl enable tomcat<\/code><\/pre>\n
Start the Guacamole daemon:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start guacd\r\nsudo systemctl enable guacd<\/code><\/pre>\n
Step 8: Access Guacamole Web Interface<\/h2>\n
You can now access the Guacamole web interface by navigating to:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/your_domain_or_ip:8080\/guacamole<\/code><\/pre>\n
Log in using the username guacadmin<\/code> and the password you set earlier.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
You have successfully installed and configured Apache Guacamole on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful remote desktop solution allows you to access your machines from anywhere through a web browser.<\/p>\n
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Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n
Website:<\/strong> Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n
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