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Mastering Ubuntu Server. - Second Edition
Mastering Ubuntu Server. - Second Edition

Mastering Ubuntu Server.: Master the art of deploying, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Ubuntu Server 18.04, Second Edition

By Jay LaCroix
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Book May 2018 552 pages 2nd Edition
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Publication date : May 30, 2018
Length 552 pages
Edition : 2nd Edition
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781788997560
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Key benefits

  • • A practical easy-to-understand book that will teach you how to deploy, maintain and troubleshoot Ubuntu Server
  • • Get well-versed with newly-added features in Ubuntu 18.04.
  • • Learn to manage cutting-edge technologies such as virtualization, containers, Nextcloud and more

Description

Ubuntu Server has taken the data centers by storm. Whether you're deploying Ubuntu for a large-scale project or for a small office, it is a stable, customizable, and powerful Linux distribution that leads the way with innovative and cutting-edge features. For both simple and complex server deployments, Ubuntu's flexible nature can be easily adapted to meet to the needs of your organization. With this book as your guide, you will learn all about Ubuntu Server, from initial deployment to creating production-ready resources for your network. The book begins with the concept of user management, group management, and filesystem permissions. Continuing into managing storage volumes, you will learn how to format storage devices, utilize logical volume management, and monitor disk usage. Later, you will learn how to virtualize hosts and applications, which will cover setting up KVM/QEMU, as well as containerization with both Docker and LXD. As the book continues, you will learn how to automate configuration with Ansible, as well as take a look at writing scripts. Lastly, you will explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques when working with Ubuntu Server that are applicable to real-world scenarios. By the end of the book, you will be an expert Ubuntu Server administrator who is well-versed in its advanced concepts.

What you will learn

• Manage users, groups, and permissions • Encrypt and decrypt disks with Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) • Set up SSH for remote access, and connect it to other nodes • Add, remove, and search for packages • Use NFS and Samba to share directories with other users • Get to know techniques for managing Apache and MariaDB • Explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques • Get familiar with scripting • Automate server deployments with Ansible

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Publication date : May 30, 2018
Length 552 pages
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Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781788997560
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Table of Contents

21 Chapters
Preface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Deploying Ubuntu Server Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Managing Users Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Managing Storage Volumes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Connecting to Networks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Managing Software Packages Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Controlling and Monitoring Processes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Setting Up Network Services Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Sharing and Transferring Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Managing Databases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
10. Serving Web Content Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
11. Learning Advanced Shell Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
12. Virtualization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
13. Running Containers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
14. Automating Server Configuration with Ansible Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
15. Securing Your Server Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
16. Troubleshooting Ubuntu Servers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
17. Preventing and Recovering from Disasters Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
18. Using the Alternate Installer Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
19. Assessments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
20. Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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