It is recommended to install a Long-Term Support (LTS) release of Ubuntu.

• Download the ISO image for Ubuntu Server from the Ubuntu website.
• Write the ISO image for Ubuntu Server to a USB drive.
• Boot from USB drive.
• Select Ubuntu Server (minimized) and Search for third-party drivers.
• Set a static IP.
• SSH Config - Select to Install OpenSSH Server.
• Reboot.
• Update.
• Reboot again.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Subnet:          192.168.1.0/24
Address:         192.168.1.85
Gateway:         192.168.1.1
Name Servers:    192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.50
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https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu#1-overview

https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-ubuntu-server#1-overview

https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/install-ubuntu-desktop#1-overview