Virtualbox

JEOS

Get server image from http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/downloadmirrors#mirrors

Create new VM. Edit it’s settings:

• General > Advanced: enable PAE/NX

• Network

  • Attached To: Bridged Adapter

    • small cog to the right: set good mac address (starting with 080027) - need that for cloning HDs

  • Name: the interface of your host that is connected to the internet

Install as usual. Select only “OpenSSH Server”.

Configure router for static dhcp, i.e. <mac-of-VM> –> <some-ip>.

ssh to <some-ip>.

Gnome

If you really need X, install these packages (tested with hardy):

xorg gnome-core gdm human-theme legacyhuman-theme ubuntu-artwork