Ubuntu Server Install Steps

Steps for Installing a "Headless" Ubuntu Server

1. Install Ubuntu v20.04.2 using server ISO file.
2. Make sure to enable OpenSSH on installation so that remote SSH access is available.
3. During hard drive partitioning/storage configuration, make sure if using a hard drive more than 16GB that you adjust the main volume (ubuntu-lv) to the maximum size otherwise it will be limited to the 16GB drive size.
4. After installing and after the first reboot login either through SSH or on the local console and apply any missing updates.
5. (Optional) Update UFW firewall to allow OpenSSH connections and then enable the firewall: Configuring UFW Firewall
6. (Optional) Install Fail2Ban and enable the service: Install Fail2Ban
7. (Optional) Install WebMin: Install Webmin