Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | Cloud Desktop

This Ubuntu 26.04 LTS desktop VM optimized for Azure comes pre-configured with RDP access ready out of the box. Connect from any device using the standard Remote Desktop Protocol and get to work immediately — no configuration required.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ships with GNOME 50, the latest generation of the GNOME desktop, delivering a polished, modern user experience with improved performance, better multi-monitor support, and GPU-accelerated remote desktop capabilities. Combined with Linux kernel 7.0, this is the most capable Ubuntu LTS desktop release to date.

• GNOME 50 Desktop: The latest GNOME release with improved performance, modern UI, better multi-monitor support, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support.
• Linux Kernel 7.0: Enhanced hardware support, better AMD and Intel GPU performance, and improved security features.
• GPU-Accelerated Remote Desktop: GNOME 50's built-in remote desktop support with hardware acceleration for smoother remote sessions.
• RDP Ready: Remote Desktop Protocol access pre-configured — connect instantly from Windows, Mac, or Linux using any standard RDP client.
• Firefox Pre-Installed: Latest Firefox browser ready to use.
• 5-Year LTS Support: Supported through 2031, extendable to 10 years with Ubuntu Pro.

• Instant Productivity: Full Ubuntu desktop environment accessible via RDP from any device, anywhere — no local Linux installation needed.
• Scalability: Scale your cloud desktop infrastructure up or down based on demand, with flexible Azure VM sizing.
• Cost Efficiency: Eliminate expensive workstation hardware — pay only for what you use with Azure's flexible pricing.
• Accessibility: Access your Ubuntu desktop from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or Linux using any RDP client.

How to Connect:

Allow inbound TCP port 3389 (RDP) in your Azure Network Security Group, then connect using Remote Desktop Connection (Windows), Microsoft Remote Desktop (Mac/iOS), or any RDP client.

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