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Your one-stop resource to learn, configure and use Ubuntu 22.04 for your day-to-day operations and deployments.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesGet well-versed with newly added features in Ubuntu 22.04Master the art of installing, managing, and troubleshooting Ubuntu ServerLeverage the improved performance and security-related aspects of Ubuntu Server 22.04Book DescriptionUbuntu Server is taking the server world by storm - and for a good reason! The server-focused spin of Ubuntu is a stable, flexible, and powerful enterprise-class distribution of Linux with a focus on running servers both small and large.Mastering Ubuntu Server is a book that will teach you everything you need to know in order to manage real Ubuntu-based servers in actual production deployments. This book will take you from initial installation to deploying production-ready solutions to empower your small office network, or even a full data center. You'll see examples of running an Ubuntu Server in the cloud, be walked through set up popular applications (such as Nextcloud), host your own websites, and deploy network resources such as DHCP, DNS, and others. You’ll also see how to containerize applications via LXD to maximize efficiency and learn how to build Kubernetes clusters. This new fourth edition updates the popular book to cover Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, which takes advantage of the latest in Linux-based technologies.By the end of this Ubuntu book, you will have gained all the knowledge you need in order to work on real-life Ubuntu Server deployments and become an expert Ubuntu Server administrator who is well versed in its feature set.What you will learnInstall Ubuntu Server on physical servers and on the Raspberry PiDeploy Ubuntu Server in the cloud and host websites on your own serverDeploy your applications to their own containers and scale your infrastructureSet up popular applications such as NextcloudAutomate deployments and configuration with Ansible to save timeContainerize applications via LXD to maximize efficiencyDiscover best practices and troubleshooting techniquesWho this book is forThis book is for System Administrators, Site Reliability Engineers, DevOps professionals, enthusiasts, as well as for individuals looking to make a career change and learn the skills they'll need to work with Ubuntu servers. Prior knowledge of Ubuntu is not required but a basic understanding of basic computing concepts is assumed. Some IT administration, Linux, and shell scripting experience is preferred, although the first several chapters will bring newcomers up to speed as well.

Get up to date with the finer points of Ubuntu Server using this comprehensive guideAbout This Book• Get well-versed with newly-added features in Ubuntu 16.04• Master the art of installing, managing, and troubleshooting Ubuntu Server• A practical easy-to-understand book that will help you enhance your existing skills.Who This Book Is ForThis book is intended for readers with intermediate or advanced-beginner skills with Linux, who would like to learn all about setting up servers with Ubuntu Server. This book assumes that the reader knows the basics of Linux, such as editing configuration files and running basic commands.What You Will Learn• Learn how to manage users, groups, and permissions• Encrypt and decrypt disks with Linux Unified Key Setup /Luks• Setup SSH for remote access, and connect it to other nodes• Understand how to 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 techniquesIn DetailUbuntu is a Debian-based Linux operating system, and has various versions targeted at servers, desktops, phones, tablets and televisions. The Ubuntu Server Edition, also called Ubuntu Server, offers support for several common configurations, and also simplifies common Linux server deployment processes.With this book as their guide, readers will be able to configure and deploy Ubuntu Servers using Ubuntu Server 16.04, with all the skills necessary to manage real servers. The book begins with the concept of user management, group management, as well as file-system permissions. To manage your storage on Ubuntu Server systems, you will learn how to add and format storage and view disk usage. Later, you will also learn how to configure network interfaces, manage IP addresses, deploy Network Manager in order to connect to networks, and manage network interfaces. Furthermore, you will understand how to start and stop services so that you can manage running processes on Linux servers. The book will then demonstrate how to access and share files to or from Ubuntu Servers. You will learn how to create and manage databases using MariaDB and share web content with Apache. To virtualize hosts and applications, you will be shown how to set up KVM/Qemu and Docker and manage virtual machines with virt-manager. Lastly, you will explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques when working with Ubuntu Servers.By the end of the book, you will be an expert Ubuntu Server user well-versed in its advanced concepts.Style and ApproachThis book is an advanced guide that will show readers how to administer, manage, and deploy Ubuntu server and will also provide expert-level knowledge on advanced security and backup techniques.