Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) blueprint
Here is the exact step-by-step procedure for provisioning a brand new hardware box: Phase 1: Base Operating System Installation Flash the OS: Download the Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS ISO from the official Ubuntu website and flash it to a bootable USB drive (using a tool like Rufus or BalenaEtcher). Install Ubuntu: Boot the new hardware from the USB drive. During the installation: Select the default Ubuntu Server (do not install a desktop environment/GUI; it consumes valuable RAM and VRAM). Ensure you check the box to Install OpenSSH server so you can connect to it remotely. Set up your primary networking (Ethernet or Wi-Fi). Phase 2: Execute the Appliance Blueprint Once the server is running and connected to your network, move to your primary workstation. Transfer the Script: Securely copy the provision_appliance.sh script to your new server using SCP or SFTP: code Bash download content_copy expand_less scp provision_a...