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• 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

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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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klempk Apr 07, 2019

It seems strange buying a paper technical book in this e-age, but it has proven useful in this case. Having a copy of _Mastering Ubuntu Server_ handy to flip through while working is a nice break from the usual constant web searches for information. And this book encapsulates a surprisingly dense and varied amount of info on myriad topics considering its relative compactness.LaCroix's book cleared up confusion on a number of topics, even ones I'd spent time researching online (where info can be unreliable at best). I've certainly received 5 stars worth of value from it already.The only negatives I can list are the lack of some topics and the slim coverage of others, but that's inevitable in a comprehensive technical manual. The other is the weak index, which has failed to point me to the right location many times. If you are looking for info on a specific command, you will likely have to just browse the chapter related to that command's topic. Neither of these is worth a star deduction (maybe 1/2 star but I'll err on the side of generosity).Overall, a great resource for anyone beyond beginners who want a handy, well organized reference in paper form that won't break the bank or your back.

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Luis Usquiano Apr 22, 2020

Después de terminar ASIR este libro viene de perlas para profundizar en Linux y servicios de red e Internet.

JPaz Aug 17, 2020

Very readable and plenty of valuable information. Concepts and tools are clearly explained and it is a good starting point for Ubuntu administration.

Michael Doerfler Apr 13, 2020

This has been a great book for me to learn what I have found through google. I am a software developer that has to help administer windows based networks. More of these are adding Linux servers to them and I’ve been learning Linux through google for a very specific task. This book has brought what I’ve encountered into a single resource that has really reinforced and clarified Linux and Ubuntu admin activities I have had to do.

J McDougal Jan 28, 2019

I'm not a Linux newbie, but I'm a refugee from Red Hat Linux, so I have a lot to learn about Ubuntu Server 18.04. I love its command line environment, and this book provides all that is required to master it.

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

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