Setup Ubuntu server 24.04 LTS

This procedure installs a basic Ubuntu Server 24.04 machine with openssh-server ready to be used by other cskylab deployment procedures.

It´s intended to be used in bare metal machines.

Note: This procedure remains the same as v22.04.

Prerequisites

The following task must be completed before installation:

• Static IP Address assignment.
• Name assigned and DNS registered.

Installation

Boot the machine from .iso installation file and connect to the console.

Language, keyboard & installation type

Select English as language:

Upgrade to the new installer:

Select your keyboard:

Select Ubuntu Server as installation type:

Network

Select the appropriate network interface and take note of DHCPv4 address assigned. Leave other interfaces disabled.

Leave empty Proxy address:

Accept default mirror settings:

Disk

Select the appropriate disk for OS installation:

Change the root device to its maximum size as following:

Confirm disk formatting:

Introduce server name (kvm-main or kvm-aux), username and password:

OpenSSH server

Check Install OpenSSH server and optionally import SSH identity:

Leave unselected additional features:

Complete and reboot

Wait for installation to complete and reboot the machine

Note: You can safely ignore cloud-init messages at first boot.