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Mastering Ubuntu Server
Mastering Ubuntu Server

Mastering Ubuntu Server: Gain expertise in the art of deploying, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Ubuntu Server , Third Edition

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Mastering Ubuntu Server

Managing Users and Permissions

In the previous chapter, we set up our very own Ubuntu Server installation, and we can now learn how to maintain it, starting with a look at managing who is able to use our server.

As an administrator of Ubuntu servers, users can be your greatest asset and also your biggest headache. During your career, you'll add countless new users, manage their passwords, remove their accounts when they leave the company, and grant or remove access to resources across the filesystem. Even on servers on which you're the only user, you'll still find yourself managing user accounts, since even system processes run as users. To be successful at managing Linux servers, you'll also need to know how to manage permissions, create password policies, and limit who can execute administrative commands on the machine. In this chapter, we'll work through these concepts so that you'll have a clear idea of how to manage users and their resources.

In particular, we will cover:

  • Understanding users and groups
  • Understanding when to use root
  • Creating and removing users
  • Understanding the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files
  • Distributing default configuration files with /etc/skel
  • Switching users
  • Managing groups
  • Managing passwords and password policies
  • Configuring administrator access with sudo
  • Setting permissions on files and directories

In the first section, we have a quick discussion of the nature of managing users.

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  • A hands-on book that will teach you how to deploy, maintain and troubleshoot Ubuntu Server
  • Learn to leverage the improved performance and security-related aspects of Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS
  • New chapters dedicated to exploring Ubuntu for cloud

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Ubuntu Server has taken data centers around the world 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 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. This third edition is updated to cover the advancements of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and further train you to understand how to use Ubuntu Server, from initial deployment to creating production-ready resources for your network. The book begins with the concepts of user management, group management, and file system 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 include setting up QEMU & KVM, 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 this Ubuntu Server book, you will be well-versed in Ubuntu server’s advanced concepts and attain the required proficiency needed for Ubuntu Server administration.

Who is this book for?

The book is written to cater to sysadmins and DevOps professionals whose teams are planning to employ an Ubuntu/Linux environment for their development needs. Prior knowledge of Ubuntu is not required. However, it is assumed that you possess some IT admin, Linux, and shell scripting experience.

What you will learn

  • Manage users, groups, and permissions
  • Optimize the performance of system resources
  • Perform disk encryption and decryption with Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS)
  • Set up Secure Shell (SSH) for remote access, and connect it to other nodes
  • Share directories using Samba and Network File System (NFS)
  • Get familiar with scripting to improve command-line efficiency
  • Configure VMs, containers, and orchestrate with MicroK8s and Kubernetes
  • Automate server deployments with Ansible and cloud server deployments with Terraform
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Table of Contents

25 Chapters
Deploying Ubuntu Server Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Managing Users and Permissions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Managing Software Packages Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Navigating and Essential Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Managing Files and Directories Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Boosting Your Command-line Efficiency Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Controlling and Managing Processes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Monitoring System Resources Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Managing Storage Volumes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Connecting to Networks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Setting Up Network Services Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Sharing and Transferring Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Managing Databases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Serving Web Content Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Automating Server Configuration with Ansible Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Virtualization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Running Containers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Container Orchestration Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Deploying Ubuntu in the Cloud Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Automating Cloud Deployments with Terraform Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Securing Your Server Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Troubleshooting Ubuntu Servers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Preventing Disasters Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Another Book You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Just Some Guy Jul 20, 2022
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This is a great book. While it's not absolutely comprehensive, it covers everything an average dev or sysadmin is likely to need in order to get up and running with Ubuntu. It's written in clear approachable language anyone moderately technical should have no trouble with, and manages to offer both enough basics for junior users to get things figured out, yet enough pro tips/tricks and best practices to still be a good resource for seasoned pros. This book is winner.
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Very detailed and deep dive into the Linux world of servers from the legend himself.
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J. Rogers Apr 01, 2022
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I am very happy I purchased this book. The way it is written provides clear in- depth explanations and tutorials. It help you become proficient in Linux, especially Ubuntu server edition. The information is good for most distros of Linux and is a great reference book as you are learning. I follow Jay LaCroix on youtube and he is the reason I use Linux as my OS and have an Ubuntu server running in my home. Amazing instructor, awesome book!
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Thank you for an amazing book, this is a good way to start learning Ubuntu Server. Highly Recommended
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