Time for action – downloading and installing Ubuntu Server 8.04 LTS
In this exercise, you'll download and install the Ubuntu Server 8.04 LTS operating system in a PC that will act as a headless server.
Open a web browser window, and go to http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download-server. The Download Ubuntu Server page will show up next. Click on the Alternative download options link to continue:
Select the Download Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server and the 32-bit version options, and then click on the Begin download button to start the download process.
Save the
ubuntu-8.04.3-server-i386.isofile in your hard disk, and wait for the download to finish (approximately 1 hour on a 4 Mbps DSL connection). Once the file finishes downloading, burn it onto a CD with your favorite burning program.Insert the Ubuntu Server CD in the PC you plan to use as the VirtualBox headless server, turn it on, and wait for the Ubuntu installation menu to appear. Select the English language option, then select Install Ubuntu...
