Installing Xsrv on Fedora Server Latest

Xsrv is an X server that allows applications to run in graphical mode on a remote machine. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Xsrv on your Fedora Server Latest operating system in just a few easy steps.

Prerequisites

You will need a server with Fedora Server Latest operating system installed and internet connectivity.

Step 1: Update the system

Before installing Xsrv, it is always recommended to update the system to the latest packages available in the repository. Open the terminal window and execute the following command:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install Xsrv

Xsrv is available in the default repository of Fedora. You can install it by running the following command:

sudo dnf install xorg-x11-server-Xorg -y

Step 3: Configure Xsrv

After installing Xsrv, you need to configure it before you can use it. Open the terminal window and run the following command to create a configuration file for Xsrv:

sudo nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-xorg.conf

Add the following configuration code to the file:

Section "Device"
   Identifier      "Intel Graphics"
   Driver          "intel"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
   Option          "AutoAddDevices" "false"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
   Identifier      "keyboard"
   Driver          "kbd"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
   Identifier      "mouse"
   Driver          "mouse"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
   Identifier      "Screen0"
   Device          "Intel Graphics"
   Monitor         "Monitor0"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
   Identifier      "Monitor0"
EndSection

Save the changes and close the file.

Step 4: Start Xsrv

Now that you have installed and configured Xsrv, you can start it by running the following command:

sudo Xorg :1 -config /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/10-xorg.conf

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Xsrv on your Fedora Server Latest operating system. Now you can run graphical applications on your remote machine using Xsrv.