Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS Installation Guide

Insert the installation USB and boot from it. In the startup menu, select "Try or Install Ubuntu Server" and press Enter.

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Select the language for the installation process (English recommended) and press Enter.

Select the language you want to use for your keyboard.

Here we choose the installation type. We select Ubuntu Server, which includes all necessary tools. We don't use the "minimized" option as it's a more basic version. Press Enter to continue.

The installer will attempt to configure the network automatically. If you have a DHCP connection, it will be configured automatically. You can modify the configuration if needed.

If you're behind a proxy, enter the information here. Otherwise, leave the field blank and press Enter.

You can specify an alternative mirror for packages or use the default one. Press Enter to continue.

Select the partitioning method. For most users, "Guided - use entire disk" is sufficient. Advanced users can choose manual partitioning.

This screen shows a summary of how the filesystem will be configured. If everything looks correct, select Done and press Enter to continue with the installation.

Review the proposed partition configuration and confirm by pressing Continue.

Enter your full name (optional), server name, username, and password. This information is important for system access.

Here we're offered the option to upgrade to Ubuntu Pro, a version with extended support and additional features. In our case it's not necessary, so we select "Skip" and press Enter to continue.

Check the "Install OpenSSH server" option if you want remote access to the server. Recommended for remote servers.

Select additional packages you want to install. You can choose from various profiles like web server, database server, etc.

Once installation is complete, the system will ask you to reboot. Remove the installation media and press Enter.

After rebooting, the system will start and show the login prompt. Enter the username and password you configured.

Now that we've logged into the terminal, we can start working with Ubuntu. We'll see a user prompt where we can enter commands to manage the system and perform administrative or configuration tasks.

To ensure our system is up-to-date with the latest fixes and improvements, it's important to update packages. First run the command sudo apt update, which updates the list of available repositories and packages. Then use sudo apt upgrade to install available updates for installed packages. This process ensures we have the latest versions and security patches, improving system performance and stability.

Once the system is installed, we can proceed to install the graphical environment. This will allow us to interact with Ubuntu through a visual interface rather than the terminal. To do this, we'll execute the necessary commands to install a desktop environment like GNOME, KDE or XFCE. After completing the installation, we'll be able to log in with a graphical interface that provides easy access to all system applications and settings.

When logging into the graphical environment, you'll see a screen where you can view your user.

Login with the password created earlier to enter the desktop.

Welcome to your Ubuntu Server desktop! After logging in, you'll see a clean, functional graphical environment that will let you manage your server more visually. From here you can easily access your tools, settings, and terminal. Ubuntu combines server power with desktop convenience so you can work more efficiently.