Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Home Server Setup Guide
🎯 Target Architecture This configuration ensures: HDMI output available for local GUI access (GNOME session) Fully operational in headless mode (no monitor attached) SSH as primary remote management interface Stable RDP access even without physical display Docker services auto-start on boot System runs 24/7 without suspend or power-saving interruptions 1️⃣ System Verification Verify Ubuntu Version lsb_release -a Expected output: Ubuntu 22.04.x LTS Verify System Memory free -h Recommended: RAM Recommendation ≥ 8GB GNOME + XFCE supported 4GB Consider removing GNOME < 4GB Use Ubuntu Server instead of Desktop 2️⃣ Docker Installation (If Not Installed) sudo apt update sudo apt install docker.io -y sudo systemctl enable docker sudo systemctl start docker Add current user to Docker group: sudo usermod -aG docker $USER Log out and log back in for changes to apply. 3️⃣ SSH Setup (Primary Management Channel) Verify SSH Service systemctl status ssh Install if Miss
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