How to Install Ubuntu Server

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download the latest version of Ubuntu Server and burn it to a disk;

   If you already know this select no on the Detect Keyboard Layout prompt and enter it manually, if not select yes ,,, There is guided partitioning or you can do it manually, if you are installing alongside another operating system.
   
   Select LVM if you think you will need to partition the disk again later. ,, Only do this if you are afraid someone might steal the hard drive, if not select no, as it will slow down your server. ,, Press the space bar to select software, when finished press enter to continue.
   
   You can continue without installing any software and install it later if you wish. , Only install this if there are no other operating systems on the machine, as it will overwrite any existing boot loaders. ,
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   Step 2: Insert the disk into the CD/DVD drive and boot your PC from it

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   Step 3: Select your language and then select 'Install Ubuntu Server' on the next menu

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   Step 4: Select your keyboard layout.

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   Step 5: Type your desired hostname (this is how the server will be seen by different computers) for the server and select continue.

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   Step 6: Confirm that the timezone is correct.

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   Step 7: Select how you want the disk to be partitioned.

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   Step 8: Enter the details for your user account.

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   Step 9: Select whether you want to encrypt the hard drive or not.

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    Step 10: If you are using a proxy server

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    Step 11: enter the details in the next prompt.

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    Step 12: Select the software you want to install on your server.

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    Step 13: Select yes to install the GRUB Boot loader.

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    Step 14: Remove the install disk and finish the installation.

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