Is it possible to install and use Ubuntu on an external hard drive?

[Aeph]

I am hoping to use Ubuntu on a computer that I am using but do not own by installing the OS on an external hard drive. I tried this through the normal method and it did not work. Is there a special way this must be done or is it not plausible?

Links or instructions would be greatly appreciated.

[overdrank]

I am hoping to use Ubuntu on a computer that I am using but do not own by installing the OS on an external hard drive. I tried this through the normal method and it did not work. Is there a special way this must be done or is it not plausible?

Links or instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi and maybe this will help
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation#Installing%20on%20external%20or%20RAI D%20hard%20disks

[Aeph]

Actually, it might just be easier to replace the internal hard drive with another. This won't make Windows on the local hard drive not boot, will it?