Ubuntu server is the same distro as Ubuntu Desktop, just with some differences in preinstalled packages. On Ubuntu Server it will still automatically install b

Ubuntu server is the same distro as Ubuntu Desktop, just with some differences in preinstalled packages. On Ubuntu Server it will still automatically install bootloader, configure initram, full disk encryption, etc. And after installing desktop environment packages it will configure, enable and start all of the services automatically. While it is easier and the result looks the same, you are less involved in the process and thus potentially learn and understand less. Just try setting up Gentoo or Archlinux and then tell me that it was the same experience as Ubuntu Server. ;)