How to Install GUI on CentOS 7

---

If you dont like the CLI (Command Line Interface) and looking for a Graphical User Interface (GUI), Here is a simple guide to install one. In this case, we will be using GNOME Desktop.

Installing GNOME:

---

sudo yum -y groups install "GNOME Desktop" 

This Installation would take some time depending on the Internet connection and hardware. Once it's complete, run the following command

echo "exec gnome-session" >> ~/.xinitrc

This command will inform the startx command which desktop environment to run.

Starting GNOME

---

You can run the command startx and check if the GUI is working.

Set GUI as default

---

In order to get GUI every time you login and not to get a CLI login,

systemctl set-default graphical.target

This will now give you a Graphical interface every time you login.

Note: In order to support the GNOME you may need to use a VNC or a Remote Desktop connection. You can use the following guide to install xRDP >> Installing xRDP on CentOS 7