Run Self Hosted Desktop as a Service with Kasm Workspaces in Docker

#Kasm #Docker #Homelab #Workspaces

Full steps can be found at https://i12bretro.github.io/tutorials/0839.html

What is Kasm Workspaces?
Kasm Workspaces is a docker container streaming platform that enables you to deliver browser-based access to desktops, applications, and web services. Kasm uses a modern DevOps approach for programmatic delivery of services via Containerized Desktop Infrastructure (CDI) technology to create on-demand, disposable, docker containers that are accessible via web browser. - https://github.com/kasmtech/workspaces-core-images
 
Installing Docker
   01. Log into the Linux based device
   02. Run the following commands in the terminal
         # install prerequisites
         sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common gnupg-agent -y
         # add docker gpg key
         curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/$(awk -F'=' '/^ID=/{ print $NF }' /etc/os-release)/gpg | sudo apt-key add -
         # add docker software repository
         sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture)] https://download.docker.com/linux/$(awk -F'=' '/^ID=/{ print $NF }' /etc/os-release) $(lsb_release -cs) stable"
         # install docker
         sudo apt install docker-ce docker-compose containerd.io -y
         # enable and start docker service
         sudo systemctl enable docker && sudo systemctl start docker
         # add the current user to the docker group
         sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
         # reauthenticate for the new group membership to take effect
         su - $USER
 
Deploying Kasm Workspaces [Simple Method]
This is the recommended installation method, but requires the most disk space. I choose to be more selective about the Kasm images running, so I use the second installation option outlined later on.
 
   01. Continue with the following commands in a terminal window
         # change directory to /tmp
         cd /tmp
         # download the latest kasm workspaces release
         curl -O https://kasm-static-content.s3.amazonaws.com/kasm_release_1.11.0.18142e.tar.gz
         # extract the downloaded tar.gz
         tar -xf kasm_release*.tar.gz
         # execute the installation script
         sudo bash kasm_release/install.sh
   02. Take note of the credentials displayed in the output
   03. Open a web browser and navigate to https://DNSorIP
   04. Log in using username [email protected] and the password found in the installation output
 
Deploying Kasm Workspaces [Selective Method]
This method can use far less disk space, but requires more time and setup to add Kasm images manually. I only add the Kasm images I use regularly.
 
   01. Continue with the following commands in a terminal window
         # change directory to /tmp
         cd /tmp
         # download the latest kasm workspaces release
         curl -O https://kasm-static-content.s3.amazonaws.com/kasm_release_1.11.0.18142e.tar.gz
         # extract the downloaded tar.gz
         tar -xf kasm_release*.tar.gz
         # execute the installation script
         # installing only the core images
         # and setting a custom https port
         sudo bash kasm_release/install.sh -I -L 8443
   02. Take note of the credentials displayed in the output
   03. Open a web browser and navigate to https://DNSorIP:8443
   04. Log in using username [email protected] and the password found in the installation output
 
Adding Kasm Desktop/Application Images
   01. Navigate to https://hub.docker.com/u/kasmweb to view the available Kasm images
   02. Select Admin at the top of the Kasm web UI
   03. Select Images from the left navigation menu
   04. Click the Add Image button
   05. Complete the Add Image form as follows (Adding Brave Browser in this example)
         Docker Image: kasmweb/brave:1.11.0-rolling
         Description: Brave Browser
         Friendly Name: Brave Browser
         Thumbnail URL: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Brave_lion_icon.svg/654px-Brave_lion_icon.svg.png
         Cores: 1
         Memory (MB): 1024
         GPU Count: 0
         Docker Registry: hub.docker.com
         Persistent Profile Path: /home/{username}/brave
   06. Scroll to the bottom of the form and click the Submit button
   07. Click Workspaces at the top of the Kasm web UI
   08. Click the new image ≫ Click Launch Session
 
Documentation:  https://kasmweb.com/docs/latest/index.html
 
Source:  https://kasmweb.com/docs/latest/install/single_server_install.html
 


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