What you need¶

Item	Detail
Target machine	x86_64 PC or NUC with internal disk; ~15 minutes once the stick is ready
Display + keyboard	HDMI (or similar) and USB keyboard for install
Network	Ethernet preferred; Wi‑Fi during install is OK
USB stick	≥ 4 GB free (evidence pass used a ~29 GB stick); contents erased
Workstation	Downloads the ISO, verifies SHA256, writes the stick, later SSHes in
Disk space on workstation	~4 GB for `ubuntu-24.04.5-live-server-amd64.iso` under `$HOME/Downloads`

Defaults this guide uses¶

Consumers may rename these — record what you choose.

Setting	This guide
ISO	`ubuntu-24.04.5-live-server-amd64.iso` (24.04 LTS line)
Install type	Ubuntu Server (minimized)
Hostname	`ubuntu-server`
Username	`ubuntu`
OpenSSH	Installed during Subiquity
Featured snaps	None