The following are the steps for installing Ubuntu Server 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)
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Select installer language
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Select Install Ubuntu Server
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Select default system language
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Select location
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Configure the keyboard
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Configure the network
Provide the hostname then select Continue.
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Configure the clock
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Partition disks
Select Guided – use entire disk and set up LVM.
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Setup users
Enter full name of admin user.
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HTTP Proxy
Select Continue.
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Automatic updates
Select No automatic updates
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Select Continue.
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Boot Loader
Select Yes.
- Select Continue to finish the installation.
Select disk to partition.
Select Yes to write the changes to the disks.
Select Continue to accept the default amount of volume to use.
Select Yes to partition disks.
Enter Username of admin user.
Enter and confirm password of admin user.
Encrypt home directory.
If run into this error:
http://hereirestinremorse.wordpress.com/virtualbox/this-kernel-requires-an-x86-64-cpu-but-only-detected-an-i686-cpu-unable-to-boot-please-use-a-kernel-appropriate-for-your-cpu/#comment-466