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...Save image, copy it to DVD/USB (e.g. with Brasero/Startup Disk Creator) and use custom image to boot from DVD or USB.
Original source of the Ubuntu image: https://releases.ubuntu.com/20.04.6/
Original source of the mining software: https://epic.tech/downloads/#linux
No further ingredients.
More on EPIC: http://epicentral.io
A CPU/GPU miner for Litecoin , Bitcoin, besides other cryptocurrencies
...Supports the Stratum and sha256 mining protocol
Tested on a multitude of systems, including Windows
EasyMiner makes cryptocoin mining simple by ensuring maximum transparency regarding his featured log viewer.
Website : https://easyminer.net
...It supports the getwork mining protocol as well as the Stratum mining protocol, and can be used for both solo and pooled mining.
Notice: Please see here to understand why this package is recognized as a threat by some antivirus software: https://github.com/pooler/cpuminer/issues/13