The installation will select the software being installed. If you need a proxy you'll know what to do here, otherwise just click continue. The installation will copy data and configure Apt Sources at this stage. Select Yes to start writing the changes to disks, and configure LVM.Īnswer Yes to actually write the changes to disk. Select Guided with LVM as it is the default method. Configuring the Hard DriveĪt this point, the installation is detecting disks, and other hardware.Īt this stage is were you partition your disk(s). I recommend selecting No as its not really needed. You will use it a lot later.Ĭhoose whether to encrypt your home directory or not.
Type in a password for the username, anything you like, but preferably something secure. Type in the username, I recommend that you call it either "mcmyadmin" or "admin" Type in the host name you want to configure your server as, I recommend setting this to "minecraft". The installation will detect the network hardware. The installation will detect and load any additional component. In most cases you can just click yes.Īt this point the system will detect the hardware to find a CD-ROM drive. Select the language used for the installation process, again choose english.Ĭonfigure your keyboard. On the first screen you can choose you language for the first screen, choose english Wait for the ubuntu language screen to load then follow the below instructions. Usually done by hitting a key and going into a menu where you can select a boot device. Starting Outįirstly, insert the CD or Flash Drive and boot onto it. Remember: Use Enter to select and use the arrow keys to change options So bare with me and follow the instructions provided. This is quite a big section as there is quite a few options. You agree that you have read the above FAQ and you understand what this will do to your computer. The Interface is TEXT-BASED because using a Graphical interface chews up unnecessary resources.ĭisclaimer: I Accept no responsibility for your actions and you do this at your own risk. You also cannot use this computer once ubuntu server has been installed to browse the web and check emails etc.
There are plenty of guides on the internet showing how to install a minecraft server on your everyday computer. NO, The method detailed here uses a completely standalone computer and will DELETE ANY OTHER FILES ON THE HARDDRIVE. There are other ways of running minecraft servers on a dedicated computer, but this I find is the simplest and most modern way.
Its paid software but you can just use the free version until you want to increase the slot limit past 10. We will be using a website service called 'Minecraft My Admin' referred to as McMyAdmin to control the server. You control it using external means like: a SSH (secure shell host) connection for install programs etc, A FTP (File transfer protocol) connection for transferring files and finally we will be using a website to control the actual minecraft server.
A separate computer (your normal computer).A Server (A 'dedicated' computer that you want to run the minecraft server on: Dedicated server wiki).