Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration: From Novice to Professional

by Sander van Vugt

You love it as the world's most popular desktop Linux distribution, and now Ubuntu is available at a server near you. Embracing the very same features desktop users have grown to love, system administrators are rapidly adopting Ubuntu due to their ability to configure, deploy, and manage network services more effectively than ever.

Beginning 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.

What you'll learn Effectively and securely install, update, and deploy your Ubuntu server 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 Rev up your command–line knowledge by taking advantage of little–known shell–related features, tips, and tricks Remotely manage your server through a wide variety of servicesWho this book is for System administrators and application developers seeking to use Ubuntu as a Linux server.

Table of Contents Installing Ubuntu Server Getting the Most Out of the Command Line Performing Essential System Administration Tasks Performing File System Management Tasks Configuring Your Server for Security Setting the System to Your Hand Running It Anyway You Like Making Connection Configuring Network Infrastructure Services Using Ubuntu Server As a File and Print Server Setting Up Web Services Multiplying Your Server

355 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2007

Reviews

[Shar Reh · Rating 5 out of 5]

For study

[Suhaib · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book will teach you how to install step by step up to setting up all the services like Virtualization or web and network services. If you dont know how to use the command line or scripting this book will give you a brief introduction

[Mike Ree · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent book that covers the bare necessities in getting a server online. Was a great refresher as I used to use Debian and they are very similar.