Ubuntu 24.04

This page will guide you through the installation of Ubuntu Server, either on your Virtual Machine or directly on dedicated hardware.

If you haven't already booted the Ubuntu Server image in previous steps you can find and download the Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS image below.

Get Ubuntu Server | Download | UbuntuUbuntu

1. Start the Installation

After booting from the Ubuntu Server image, choose "Try or Install Ubuntu Server".

2. Choose system language

Select your preferred system language.

3. Installer update available

Select 'Update to the new installer'.

4. Keyboard configuration

Select your preferred keyboard layout.

5. Choose type of installation

Make sure "Ubuntu Server" is checked and then select 'Done'.

6. Network connections

Wait until DHCPv4 assigns a LAN IP and make note of it for upcoming steps then select 'Done'.

7. Configure proxy

Leave the field empty and select 'Done'.

8. Configure Ubuntu archive mirror

When mirror tests passed, select 'Done'.

9. Guided storage configuration

Keep the default settings and select 'Done'.

10. Storage configuration

Keep the default settings and select 'Done', then confirm by selecting 'Continue'.

11. Profile setup

Set your preferred system information. Save the 'username' and 'password' for future reference.

12. Upgrade to Ubuntu Pro

Select 'Skip for now'.

13. SSH Setup

Check 'Install OpenSSH server' and then select 'Done'.

14. Featured Server Snaps

Leave everything unchecked and select 'Done'.

15. When 'Reboot Now' is prompted the Installation is complete!

Select 'Reboot Now'.

16. Getting the message: "Failed unmounting /cdrom"

Press ENTER to start the VM.

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Next step

For managing your relay it is recommended to connect to it over SSH. Go to the page below to learn how:

SSH setup

To continue the installation of the the Anon Relay Software on your VM, visit the following page:

Installing Anon