Practical Ubuntu Server Administration guides you through all of the key configuration and administration tasks you’ll need to know. Whether you’re interested in adopting Ubuntu within a Fortune 500 environment or just want to use Ubuntu to manage your home network, this book is your go-to guide to using the distribution securely for a wide variety of network services. Topics include file, print, web, and FTP management, command-line tips and tricks, automated installation, configuration and deployment processes, and kernel management.
<h3>What you’ll learn</h3> <ul><li>Effectively and securely install, update, and deploy your Ubuntu server.</li> <li>Configure your server to operate most effectively for a wide variety of purposes, including as a web server, FTP server, and a file and printer manager. </li> <li>Rev up your command-line knowledge by taking advantage of little-known shell-related features, tips, and tricks. </li> <li>Remotely manage your server through a wide-variety of services. </li></ul> <h3>Who is this book for?</h3>System administrators and application developers seeking to use Ubuntu as a Linux server
<h3>About the Apress Beginning Series</h3>The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry-level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from “novice to professional.” You'll start your journey by seeing what you need to know--but without needless theory and filler. You'll build your skill set by learning how to put together real-world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there--it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!
<h3>Related Titles</h3> <ul> <li>Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Second Edition</li> <li>From Bash to Z-Shell: Conquering the Command Line</li> <li>Hardening Linux</li> </ul>]]>This book covers:
<ul> <li>Installing and configuring Ubuntu to ensure secure installations</li> <li>Virtual Ubuntu and LDAP configuration</li> <li>Full network and web services management </li> </ul>This book will suit Linux system administrators of all levels. It also lets power users who want to familiarize themselves with network and web services relevant to their work acquire up–to–date specialized Ubuntu skills.
<h3>About the Apress Beginning Series</h3>The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry–level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from “novice to professional.” You’ll start your journey by seeing what you need to know—but without needless theory and filler. You’ll build your skill set by learning how to put together real–world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there—it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!
]]>In the opening chapters, you will learn how to configure network capabilities, efficiently manage software updates, and manage the file system. Later chapters are devoted to configuration and deployment of key network services including the MySQL database, CUPS, Samba, PostFix, FTP, DNS, proxy servers, and more.
Along the way, van Vugt illustrates important administration concepts such as instituting strict file system security and server automation. Since increasing demands are placed on these services, you'll learn how to cluster servers together to lessen downtime and increase performance.
]]>Author Sander van Vugt provides comprehensively covers this new server product, and takes you through all of the necessary setup stages to get your server running. He then spends ample time discussing the core features like eDirectory, Novell Storage Services, iPrint, and iManager. van Vugt also examines vital administration topics like software management and security, and services like Virtual Directory, Clustering, and Apache Web Server. He even provides an overview of CLE certification, and strategies to prepare for it.
]]>Everyone who uses Linux. No exceptions.
]]>Note that this book covers both the Netware and Linux versions of Open enterprise Server.
]]>Every netbook user who is using Linux on netbooks or wants to replace XP with Linux.
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