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Starting a Ubuntu Home Server

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Introduction

Setting up a home server opens up a world of possibilities - from hosting your own cloud storage to running game servers, media centers, and development environments. This tutorial will walk you through setting up a Ubuntu server from scratch.

What You’ll Need

  • A spare computer or dedicated server hardware
  • USB drive (8GB or larger)
  • Internet connection
  • Basic familiarity with command line

What You’ll Learn

  • How to create a bootable Ubuntu Server USB
  • Installing Ubuntu Server step by step
  • Initial server configuration and security
  • Setting up SSH for remote access
  • Basic firewall configuration with UFW
  • Installing essential packages

Full tutorial content coming soon. Check back for the complete guide.