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How to create an Ubuntu 14.04 Server Install Disk

Asked by Michael Gottfried

Is there a way to create an install disk for Ubuntu 14.04 Server based on an earlier install disk PLUS updated packages acquired using apt-get? I would want to install this newer server entirely from disk and not have to rely on external sources for updated packages. Thanks,
Mike Gottfried

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

You can download the server ISO and chroot into it and run updates which will update the package versions in the file. You will then need to push the files back into an ISO file.

If you look for guides about Ubuntu remastering then you can make the installer image be how you desire.

If you have a standing install which is set how you want it then boot to live CD and you can then use dd to make an image of the file system to an external storage. You can then use this to restore the data from or even to clone the file system to another system using dd

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Michael Gottfried (mgottf01) said : 		#2

Nice, convenient and straight-forward. Thank you kindly for the very helpful information.
Mike Gottfried