What do I need to install a Ubuntu Server on a USB stick? I don't want to create a bootable stick, but really install the system there.
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You don't really need anything other then the USB stick to install to and the installation media (CD/USB).– mikewhateverOct 19, 2012 at 15:20
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@mikewhatever: and just install on it as it would be a HDD?– Pedro DussoOct 19, 2012 at 16:00
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Yep. For the installer, a USB stick looks no different then an HDD.– mikewhateverOct 19, 2012 at 17:02
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EDIT: LinuxLive USB will do an awesome job for that.
You can make a LiveUSB from any distribution of Ubuntu (Server/Desktop). You can look on Ubuntu's Wiki, there is a step-by-step solution : LiveUSB.
I also found an article to literally install a portable Ubuntu on your flashdrive : How To: Install Portable Linux Ubuntu on a bootable USB Flash Drive.
With those two tutorials, you should be able to do what you want.
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3LinuxLive USB Creator won't install Ubuntu on the USB driver, but just burn the ISO and make it bootable. It allows to run Ubuntu in live-mode, but not install the system on the USB drive– mcontDec 30, 2015 at 19:35