The ubuntu template is a openvz an OpenVZ [[OS template ]] that allows you to run ubuntu dapper on in your vps[[VE]], as opposed to the normal debian Debian stable or fedoraFedora. ''Please note, that this package is really is minimal, you must even install your own language pack!'' 

The ubuntu template includes more up-to-date software. For example, it allows you to install apache 2.0.55, php 5, mysql 5, apache mono and more. Also, if you are used to using ubuntu as a linux Linux distribution for your desktop, you would be more familiar with it, as they use the same exact packages and repositories. Also, you can just follow the [http://wiki.ubuntu .com Ubuntu wiki's easilly ] easily to install your software, as ubuntu has really good documentation([http://wiki.ubuntu.com Ubuntu wiki])In addition, ubuntu dapper LTS has a 5 year time period of support.  

*You may download it from one of the following places:* [http://dudcore.net/ubuntu/ubuntu-6.06-i386-minimal.tar.gz hereOriginal place](dudcore.net)* [http://download.openvz.org/contrib/template/precreated/ubuntu-6.06-i386-minimal.tar.gz download.openvz. org]* One of [[OpenVZ mirrors]] You must place this file in <tt>/vz/template/cache/</tt> directory on your [[hardware node]]. ==How do I create a vps VE that uses this template?==*All you have to do is simply create a normal vps VE but specify ubuntu-6.06-i386-minimal as the template. For example:

==How do I set it up?(for the user, or if your customizing the template)==

*Then all you have to do is follow the ubuntu tutorials here: [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ApacheMySQLPHP here].

==Packages allready already installed==

Any problems with this template? Post either on the [[Talk: Ubuntu template|discussion page ]] or on the forums. Or post on my userpage [[User_talk:Dmb]].