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Mastering Ubuntu Server : maters the art of deploying, configuring, managing and troubleshooting Ubuntu Server 18.04 / Jay LaCroix.

ISBN: 9781788997560
ISBN: 1788997565
Physical Description: vi, 538 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Birmingham, United Kingdom : Packt, 2018.
Copyright: &copy;2018.

Summary:

"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."-- from publishing.