Updated on 2025-10-09 GMT+08:00

Installing GNOME

Introduction

GNU Network Object Model Environment (GNOME) is an open-source desktop environment. It provides a functional, easy-to-use, and user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. This section describes how to install GNOME in HCE.

Preparations

Prepare an ECS.

Prerequisites

A yum repository has been configured. For details, see Configuring Repositories and Installing Software for HCE.

Procedure

  1. Install GNOME.

    Run the following command to install GNOME:

    dnf install gnome-initial-setup gnome-terminal

  2. Set GNOME to start upon system boot.

    1. Run the following command to enable GNOME to start upon system boot:
      systemctl set-default graphical.target
    2. Run the following command to restart GNOME:
      reboot