Set up an Ubuntu Server as a standalone Windows network server. In this scenario, we'll assume that you want to replace an existing Windows domain server with the Ubuntu server. Here are the steps:
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Install Ubuntu Server:
- Start by downloading the Ubuntu Server ISO image from the official Ubuntu website.
- Create a bootable USB drive or mount the ISO on your server.
- Follow the installation prompts to install Ubuntu Server. During installation, choose the appropriate options for language, keyboard layout, and network configuration.
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Configure Network Settings: