How to Install GNOME GUI on Rocky Linux 8
To use Rocky Linux 8 in graphical mode, you will need to install GNOME package on the system to enable GUI. We will go through the steps required to install GNOME GUI.
Check the available package groups for Rocky Linux 8.
yum group list
Output:
[root@server ~]# yum group list
Last metadata expiration check: 0:01:49 ago on Fri 14 May 2021 10:00:46 AM EDT.
Available Environment Groups:
Server with GUI
Server
Workstation
KDE Plasma Workspaces
Virtualization Host
Custom Operating System
Installed Environment Groups:
Minimal Install
Available Groups:
Container Management
.NET Core Development
RPM Development Tools
Development Tools
Graphical Administration Tools
Headless Management
Legacy UNIX Compatibility
Network Servers
Scientific Support
Security Tools
Smart Card Support
System Tools
Fedora Packager
Xfce
Installing Gnome GUI
Install Gnome GUI and in between it will prompt for download permission, enter "y" key and hit enter to proceed with installation.
yum groupinstall "Server with GUI"
To enable the GUI as default and boot into graphical mode.
systemctl set-default graphical
Output:
[root@server ~]# systemctl set-default graphical
Removed /etc/systemd/system/default.target.
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/default.target → /usr/lib/systemd/system/graphical.target.
Reboot the system so it can boot into the graphical mode.
reboot
GUI Setup
Access the Gnome desktop through VNC
GUI welcome page will appear and it will prompt for if you would like to enable Location Services and set up online accounts.
Create user by providing User name and Password.
Login Screen.
Login to the user which you've created.
Rocky Linux 8 desktop screen and it's system information.
Rocky Linux 8 GNOME GUI complete!!!
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