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Mastering Ubuntu Server: Master the art of deploying, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Ubuntu Server 18.04, 2nd Edition
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Product Description Get up-to-date with the more complex aspects of Ubuntu Server using this comprehensive guide Key Features Understand how to deploy, maintain and troubleshoot Ubuntu Server Get well-versed with the newly-added features in Ubuntu 18.04 Learn to manage cutting-edge technologies such as virtualization, containers, and Nextcloud Book Description Ubuntu Server has taken data centers by storm with its impressive features, fast deployment, and flexible configuration. Whether you're deploying Ubuntu for a large-scale project or a small office, it is a stable, customizable, and powerful Linux distribution that leads the way with innovative capabilities. Moreover, for both simple and complex server deployments, you'll be able to leverage Ubuntu's flexible nature to meet the needs of your organization. With this book, you'll learn all about Ubuntu Server, from initial deployment to creating production-ready resources for your network. You'll start with concepts such as user management, group management, and filesystem permissions. Next, you'll understand how to manage storage volumes, which will help you learn how to format storage devices, use logical volume management, and monitor disk usage. Later, you'll get up to speed with virtualizing hosts and apps. This section will give you insights into setting up KVM and QEMU, and containerization with both Docker and LXD. As you progress, you'll explore how to automate configuration with Ansible, and 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 this book, you'll have the expertise you need as an Ubuntu Server administrator and be well-versed with its advanced concepts. What you will learn Manage users, groups, and permissions Encrypt and decrypt disks with Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS) Set up Secure Shell (SSH) for remote access, and connect it to other nodes Add, remove, and search for packages Use Network File System (NFS) and Samba to share directories with other users Discover techniques for managing Apache and MariaDB Get familiar with scripting Automate server deployments with Ansible Who This Book Is For This book is for readers with intermediate or advanced-beginner skills in Linux who want to learn all about setting up servers with Ubuntu Server. Basic knowledge of Linux, such as editing configuration files and running basic commands is assumed. Table of Contents Deploying Ubuntu Server Managing users Managing Storage Volumes Connecting to Networks Managing Software Packages Controlling and monitoring processes Setting Up Network Services Sharing and Transferring Files Managing Databases Serving Web Content Learning Advanced Shell Techniques Virtualization Running Containers Automating Server Configuration with Ansible Securing your Server Troubleshooting Ubuntu Servers Preventing and recovering from disasters Appendix Assessments About the Author Jay LaCroix is an open-source enthusiast, specializing in Linux. He is passionate about Linux and its long-term adoption, and has been using Linux since 2002. Jay currently works as a DevOps Engineer for SolvIT Inc, and he holds a masters degree in Information Systems Technology Management from Capella University. During the course of his studies, he's obtained several certifications, including Linux+, LPIC-2, and SUSE Certified Linux Professional, among others. In addition to a great career working with Linux technologies, Jay also has a YouTube channel, available at LearnLinux.tv, where he posts instructional tutorial videos demonstrating how to utilize Linux and open-source technologies. When not practicing with technology, Jay enjoys photography, music, classic video-games and writing. He has also written Linux Mint Essentials and Mastering Linux Network Administration, also published by Packt Publishing.
