Install Kasm workspace in linux

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what is Kasm Workspace?

Kasm Workspace is cloud-based platform that enables users to securely access the virtual desktops and applications from any device. It offers customizable virtual workspace environment that can be tailored to the specific needs of diverse users and organizations.


Kasm Workspace streamlines the deployment and management of virtual desktops and applications, allowing users to easily manage and update software while enabling users to access them without worrying about compatibility issues.


It have advanced security features such as data encryption, user authentication, and access controls, its ensures that data and applications remain secure and confidential, making it an ideal solution for industries with high compliance and security requirements.


Before installing Kasm Workspace, make sure your system meets these following requirements


Supported Linux distribution 

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver)

Debian 10 (Buster)


A 64-bit processor - Kasm Workspace requires a 64-bit processor


Sufficient memory and disk space - Kasm Workspace requires a minimum of 2 GB  RAM and 10 GB of free disk space


Administrative privileges - You need to have administrative privileges to install and configure 


How to install Kasm Workspace in linux



Add the Kasm repository to your system package

echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://packages.kasmweb.com/apt/ all main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/kasm.list

Import signing key 

curl https://packages.kasmweb.com/apt/doc/apt-key.gpg | sudo apt-key add -

Update system's package 

sudo apt-get update

Now Install the Kasm Workspace using apt

sudo apt-get install kasm-workspace


After installation is complete, start the Kasm Workspace service

sudo systemctl start kasm

Verify that the service is running

sudo systemctl status kasm


That's all Kasm Workspace should now be installed on your Linux system. now You can access the Workspace web  by opening a web browser and navigating to https://localhost:8443 or the IP address of your Linux machine


how to change kasm workspace port


Open the Kasm Workspace config file in a text editor. it is located at /etc/kasm/kasm.toml

Look for the bind_address and bind_port configuration settings. The bind_address setting should be set to 0.0.0.0, Set The bind_port that you want to make Kasm Workspace listens on.

example 
bind_address = "0.0.0.0"
bind_port = 8080

Restart the Kasm Workspace service  to take effect
sudo systemctl restart kasm


kasm work space support kali linux?


Kasm Workspace is not officially supported on Kali Linux,it  is designed for penetration testing and security auditing purposes and not recommended for use as a general purpose operating system.

However,Kali Linux is based on Debian, you may able to to install Kasm Workspace on Kali Linux 
or you can run using docker


how to run kasm workspace using docker?


docker pull kasmweb/kasmvnc:latest
docker volume create kasm_data
docker run -d -p 8443:8443 -v kasm_data:/kasm kasmweb/kasmvnc:latest



Another method to install kasm workspace


cd /tmp
curl -O https://kasm-static-content.s3.amazonaws.com/kasm_release_1.12.0.d4fd8a.tar.gz
tar -xf kasm_release_1.12.0.d4fd8a.tar.gz
sudo bash kasm_release/install.sh

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