Now, we'll get on with an actual installation utilizing the alternate installer. At this point, you'll boot your server with the bootable media (flash drive, CD/DVD, and so on) and we'll be off to the races. Go through the following steps to complete the process:
- First, you'll be asked to select your language, which defaults to English. Choose your language here and press Enter:
Selecting your language
- Next, the main menu for the installer will appear. You can simply press Enter as the default selection is what we want, Install Ubuntu Server.
There are other options that are useful here, especially the memory test. If your server is a physical server, it's a good idea to check the RAM every once in a while for defects. The Rescue a broken system option is useful for troubleshooting.
The main installation menu...
