How can I encrypt the entire disk on alternate installation?
Is it possible to install Ubuntu 11.04 with full disk encryption?
Previously versions have had an alternate install cd with a text interface where you could enable encryption for your drives. This one is fully graphical and is missing that encryption option.
Solution 1:
- Go to releases.ubuntu.com/11.04 and download the alternate install CD for your architecture.
- Burn the .iso to a blank CD.
- Reboot with the CD in the drive, and allow the computer to boot from the CD.
- On the Ubuntu alternate CD's menu, select "Install":
- Follow the installer's instructions until you get to the step entitled "Partition Disks".
- Choose "Guided - use entire disk and set up encrypted LVM" from the menu.
- Finish the installation by following the instructions on the screen.