Convert old laptop into Ubuntu Server

Converted my old laptop into an Ubuntu Server! From now on I can work completely on this bare metal server without any virtualization layer in between. You can also do this by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Download Ubuntu Server

From your primary computer, download the latest ISO of Ubuntu Server from the official website.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

• Insert a USB flash drive (at least 8GB).

• Install Rufus on your laptop (Rufus is a utility for creating bootable USB drives).

• Open Rufus, select your USB device, choose the Ubuntu Server ISO, and click Start.

• Leave the default settings unless you have specific requirements.

• Once the process completes, safely eject the USB drive.

Step 3: Boot the Old Laptop from USB

• Insert the bootable USB into your old laptop.

• Power it on and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup by pressing a certain key (the key varies by the kind of laptop, for me it was the F2 key).

• Set the USB drive as the first boot priority.

• Save changes and exit.

• The system should now boot into the Ubuntu Server installer.

Step 4: Install Ubuntu Server

• Follow the guided installation process.

• Use the default options unless you need custom partitioning or network configurations.

• Select the internal hard drive as the installation target.

• After installation completes, remove the USB drive and reboot.

Step 5: Log In and Start Working

• Once the system restarts, log in using the username and password created during setup.

Now you have your own running Ubuntu Server! Start executing those Linux commands!