Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration: From Novice to Professional

by Sander van Vugt

Overview

Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration, Second Edition is the touchstone companion book for anyone implementing Ubuntu LTS Server. Author Sander van Vugt introduces the most recent server edition of Ubuntu Linux, the most popular Linux distribution, to power users, system administrators, and programmers and demonstrates the power and flexibility that the Hardy–Heron Ubuntu Server Long Term Support Edition offers for small networks and corporate systems alike.

This book covers:

• Installing and configuring Ubuntu to ensure secure installations
• Virtual Ubuntu
• Full network and web services management

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430210825
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	09/16/2008
Series:	Expert's Voice in Linux
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	424
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Sander van Vugt is an independent trainer and consultant, living in the Netherlands and working throughout the European Union. He specializes in Linux and Novell systems, and has worked with both for more than 10 years. Besides being a trainer, he is also an author, having written more than 20 books and hundreds of technical articles. He is a Master Certified Novell Instructor (MCNI) and holds LPIC-1 and -2 certificates, as well as all important Novell certificates.

Table of Contents

Installing Ubuntu Server.- Getting the Most from 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 Any Way You Like.- Making a Connection.- Configuring Network Infrastructure Services.- Using Ubuntu Server As a File and Print Server.- Setting Up Web Services.- Setting Up the Netfilter Firewall with iptables and ufw.- Multiplying Your Server.