How can I use the Ubuntu Server from my USB stick?
I'm new into Ubuntu and I have some questions. The questions may look stupid but I want to be on a safe side.
- I'm based in Germany and I want to download Ubuntu server for self education, is it still free to download here in Germany?
- I want to use the Ubuntu server software from my USB stick without installing it to my laptop, is this possible?
- And where I can find useful literature for self education?
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Yes, you can download an iso file with Ubuntu Server, and it is free. Check that the download is good with a checksum,
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When downloaded you can clone it to a USB drive so that you can boot from it.
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Then you can install Ubuntu Server into a USB drive (best is an SSD connected via a USB adapter).
Normally you would install it into an internal drive, but it is also possible to install Ubuntu Server into an external drive.
- If you can unplug the internal drive of the computer, it should be straight-forward to use the generally recommended 'live server'. (After the installation you can plug the internal drive back into the laptop.)
- Otherwise I would recommend that you download the 'ubuntu-20.04.1-legacy-server-amd64.iso', which has a more flexible installer. It is easiest to avoid touching to internal drive, if you install in legacy mode (alias CSM alias BIOS mode). Avoid UEFI mode if possible.
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You can find a lot of information about Ubuntu Server and Linux in general via the internet search engines. You can start with the following links, and then ask new specific questions if there is something that you cannot find.
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https://ubuntu.com/server/docs
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https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Servers
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