Official Ubuntu Server Book, The

by Rankin Kyle, Benjamin Mako Hill

Ubuntu Server is a complete, free server operating system that just works, with the extra Ubuntu polish, innovation, and simplicity that administrators love. Now, there's a definitive, authoritative guide to getting up and running quickly with the newest, most powerful versions of Ubuntu Server. Written by leading members of the Ubuntu community, "The Official Ubuntu Server Book, Third Edition, " covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu Server, whether you're a beginner or a battle-hardened senior systems administrator. The authors cover Ubuntu Server from start to installation, basic administration and monitoring, security, backup, troubleshooting, system rescue, and much more. They walk through deploying each of the most common server applications, from file and print services to state-of-the-art, cost-saving virtualization and cloud computing. In addition, you'll learn how to Make the most of Ubuntu Server's latest, most powerful technologiesDiscover easy, fast ways to perform key administration tasksAutomate Ubuntu installs, no matter how many servers you're installingQuickly set up low-cost Web servers and e-mailProtect your server with Ubuntu's built-in and optional security toolsMinimize downtime with fault tolerance and clustering Master proven, step-by-step server and network troubleshooting techniques Walk through rescuing an Ubuntu server that won't boot Deploy your own Ubuntu servers in the cloud

Genres: Reference, Computers, Technical

475 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 17, 2009

Reviews

[Sergii Manannikov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written book.

[Aravind Prasad · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book but unupdated because Ubuntu changed since 2013. Good for fundamentals.