xrdp

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Introduction
xrdp is a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Server, allowing RDP clients to be presented an X windows desktop to the user.

Setup
First install xrdp:

    sudo apt-get -y install xrdp
Next, change the encryption level to high from the default low:

    sudo nano /etc/xrdp/xrdp.ini
    encrypt_level=high
Next, allow just RDP through the local firewall:

    sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp
Finally, restart xrdp and you should be able to connect:

    sudo /etc/init.d/xrdp restart