You’ll need to consider the following before starting the installation:
- Ensure you have at least 2GB of free storage space.
- Have access to either a DVD or a USB flash drive containing the version of Ubuntu Server you want to install.
- If you’re going to install Ubuntu Server alongside data you wish to keep, ensure you have a recent backup.
See the server guide pages for more specific details on hardware requirements. We also have several tutorials that explain how to create an Ubuntu DVD or USB flash drive.