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

Jay LaCroix

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4.9 (31 Ratings)

eBook Dec 2020 702 pages 3rd Edition

Jay LaCroix

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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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gillius Feb 16, 2021

It is surprising that a single book can cover everything from someone who has barely heard of Linux to managing complicated production deployment scenarios, and this book does it. It is also easy to read and follow. It even covers basics of how to use a shell and install packages, all the way up to AWS and kubernetes deployments. Maybe if you are truly new to Linux you should get a book about using SSH, shells, etc. first for more detail, but this book does even cover those parts, so you can try this first. For those who already have some Ubuntu experience, as I do, this book certainly does not disappoint. The first 8 or so chapters are somewhat generic for basic Ubuntu knowledge, but there's still 15 more chapters. I will use this book for those last 15, to learn new skills for using Ubuntu but also this is a great reference as the material is laid out very well.

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Michael Urig Nov 21, 2021

Very informative. Excellent book

William Ziegenhagen Mar 31, 2021

This is my go to resource for Ubuntu Server. When I need an answer on how to make adjustments or add features I find them here. The book is written in an easy to understand method with real examples and great explanations. Excellent Job!!!

Brian Jan 13, 2021

I am well versed in Cisco Networking and Linux, but never attempted learning Ubuntu Servers until recently. Most of my read was understanding how to translate what I already know. The book's explanations really helped out with that. As I write this review, I am finishing up chapter 10 and feel that I am learning a great deal about Ubuntu Servers, I am nearing a comfort level to launch my next website from my own dedicated server. Having an ever expanding library of CIS books, I understand how painfully dry some of them can be. The author's structure is presented in such a way that will help you easily find reference material without having to shuffle through pages of rambling and bad jokes. But he offers enough detail to understand everything. This book is great for all levels of CIS. But I do recommend understanding the environment you plan to work in. This book offers help with physical, raspberrypi, and virtual servers.

Abdalle Feb 10, 2021

I liked everything about the book

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

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