Hi and welcome.
Using Brave A.I. search engine via Mojeek search engine (Zorin is a fork of Ubuntu 24.04) gives:
" To set up Ubuntu 24.04 in a headless configuration for remote file access from a Windows environment, follow these steps:
First, ensure you install the Ubuntu Server edition, which is designed for headless operation without a graphical user interface (GUI). This setup conserves system resources such as CPU and memory, making it ideal for efficient server operations. After installation, configure the system to allow remote access via SSH, the standard method for managing headless systems.
Enable SSH on the Ubuntu system by installing the OpenSSH server package using the command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install openssh-server
Once installed, verify the SSH service is active with:
sudo systemctl status ssh
To connect from a Windows machine, use the built-in Remote Desktop Connection client or a third-party tool like PuTTY. Connect using the Ubuntu system's IP address:
ssh username@server_ip_address
For secure file transfers, use SCP (Secure Copy) to move files between your Windows machine and the Ubuntu system. To copy a file from Windows to Ubuntu:
scp local_file username@server_ip_address:/destination/path
To copy a file from Ubuntu to Windows:
scp username@server_ip_address:/source/path local_file
Alternatively, for a graphical file access experience, you can enable remote desktop access using xRDP with the XFCE desktop environment. This allows you to access the Ubuntu desktop remotely through Windows' Remote Desktop Connection. Install xRDP and XFCE with:
sudo apt install xrdp xubuntu-desktop -y
Configure the display manager to use lightdm and set up the session file:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure lightdm
echo "startxfce4" > ~/.xsession
chmod +x ~/.xsession
Restart the xRDP service:
sudo systemctl restart xrdp
Ensure the firewall allows RDP traffic by opening port 3389:
sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp
Now, from your Windows machine, open Remote Desktop Connection, enter the Ubuntu system’s IP address, and connect. You can also use the built-in Remote Login feature in Ubuntu 24.04 by navigating to Settings > System > Remote Login and enabling it, which simplifies the setup for RDP access.
For enhanced security, use SSH key-based authentication instead of passwords:
ssh-keygen -t rsa
ssh-copy-id username@server_ip_address
This method improves security and eliminates the need to enter passwords repeatedly.
Regularly update the system to maintain security and stability:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Additionally, implement best practices such as disabling unnecessary services, using a firewall like UFW, and performing regular backups to safeguard data.
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As for RDP are you meaning to use RDP from headless Zorin? I only know about accessing a private webpage on a works network to access shared server using Remmina Remote which comes withvZorin.