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Once your system is updated were going to need to get the local IP address to SSH into the system. When booted into server run apt update commands sudo apt-get update

Once you’re in run the commands to update your system. After the first boot you’re going to want to login with the user and password your created when setting up the machine.

Set up your name, server name, username, and password.įrom here you’re going to want to remove the USB drive and restart your Ubuntu server.

You will be able to see a summery of the file system changes. For this demonstration we will be using the entire disk and deselecting the LVM group option. Since this is going to be used as a server I’d recommend using a direct Ethernet connection. Ensure you have a valid connection and IP address.

Select your keyboard layout, if using ‘English (US)’ click ‘Done’.

Select ‘ Continue without updating ’, we will update the system later.

Once booted in you’re going to want to run though the Ubuntu server setup. Depending on your hardware you are going to need to hit a key to get into your boot when when the manufacturer splash screen has displayed. Once the disk image has been flashed onto the USB you are going to want to boot into that USB. If you’re on Windows I’d recommend you use RUFUS and if you’re running on a Linux machine the Popsicle USB Flasher is my go-to tool. Installing Ubuntu on your Machineįirst, we are going to want to download and install a boot-able disk image of Ubuntu server edition onto a USB flash drive. You can use this to run Nextcloud or any other server applications. Once you have everything set-up you’re not just limited to media. In this video we will be using Ubuntu server 20.04 and PLEX to easily stream media throughout your home and even when you’re out on the go.

If you have a old or cheap computer laying around you should put it to work and create yourself a nice home media server.