We will start with the basic OS installation that can be carried on with different installation media. You can choose any of the options from the following:
The first option is to download the installation ISO from the Ubuntu website, http://www.ubuntu.com/download/server/download.
The standard 700 MB ISO is the second best option, but if you do not want to waste time downloading the entire ISO, you can use the mini edition available at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/MinimalCD.
A third option, the one I am used to, is to set up a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) environment to boot Ubuntu (or any other GNU/ Linux distribution installer) directly from the network, without the need to burn any CD-ROM. However, the setup is complex and is not advisable for newbie users. You will find a detailed guide for PXE configuration at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PXEInstallServer.
Ubuntu installation is pretty straightforward and does not need...