Installation

Versions

Ubuntu releases a new server version every 6 months. Long Term Support (LTS) versions receive 5 years of support. Non-LTS (interim) releases are supported for 9 months.

Installation process

Each section below corresponds to a screen in the Ubuntu Server installation wizard.

GNU GRUB

Test memory runs a diagnostic program that detects errors in your RAM modules. Run it once a year.

Guided storage configuration

Custom storage layout lets you create your own partitioning scheme. Consider creating a separate partition for:

• /var: stores application log files
• /home: isolates user files and configuration from system upgrades

The default configuration creates partitions for the root directory (/) and /boot.

Profile setup

Create a user account for post-installation configuration. This account is granted sudo privileges by default.