Encountering an issue preventing Ubuntu installation on your server with an unsolvable error.
Encountering an issue preventing Ubuntu installation on your server with an unsolvable error.
Consider another Linux distribution. Also, check the latest Ubuntu release.
For a server setup, try CentOS—it generally offers stronger support for server hardware.
Bert is a boot error log file, showing signs of faulty firmware. Linux addressed this issue long ago with version 4.8. The main issues are processes that hang and appear unresponsive. Try launching Arch Linux, which uses newer kernels to see if you can reach a shell at startup. If successful, consider installing the latest Ubuntu from Arch or Antergos. You might also explore the sysrq key combination for more details, as it could reveal common code blocks causing the blockage.
I've spent a lot of time working on this problem, but I'm still trying to figure it out. After several attempts and reboots, Ubuntu installed on the SSD worked, though it kept failing with boot error 91 during system initialization. Removing my two GPUs, soundcard, and resetting the CMOS helped me get past POST. Now I can reach GRUB, but if I keep trying to boot Ubuntu, the issue remains unresolved. The Windows Server has been wiped for this setup, leaving the server offline until we fix it. Any updated guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Another kernel is the reason it functions. You might try installing Ubuntu by booting another distribution from a live USB, such as Arch, and then go through the setup steps there: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Instal.../FromLinux. Pay attention to the debootstrap part in those guides. Ubuntu also provides various kernels—perhaps a different version will suit your needs.
You're curious about why the same kernel functioned well previously but not now. It seems unrelated to BIOS updates or hardware changes since then. The issue might be tied to the live USB setup or system state after reboots. Even after multiple installs, persistent errors suggest deeper problems worth investigating.