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hultqvist
Asked: 2011-06-15 09:43:27 +0800 CST

How can I encrypt the entire disk on alternate installation?

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Is it possible to install Ubuntu 11.04 with full disk encryption?

Previously versions have had an alternate install cd with a text interface where you could enable encryption for your drives. This one is fully graphical and is missing that encryption option.

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    1. Go to releases.ubuntu.com/11.04 and download the alternate install CD for your architecture.
    2. Burn the .iso to a blank CD.
    3. Reboot with the CD in the drive, and allow the computer to boot from the CD.
    4. On the Ubuntu alternate CD's menu, select "Install": Alternate CD's menu
    5. Follow the installer's instructions until you get to the step entitled "Partition Disks".
    6. Choose "Guided - use entire disk and set up encrypted LVM" from the menu. Partition disks menu
    7. Finish the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
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