Computer Science / Ubuntu

Building an Ubuntu Server

بواسطة: LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to set up a Linux server using Ubuntu, and get an introduction to system administration.

Syllabus

Introduction

Building an Ubuntu server

1. Planning and Basic Setup

Planning your server
Creating installation media
Installing Ubuntu server
Accessing your server through SSH

2. System Management

System management tips
System and hardware information
Managing software with APT
Manual and automatic updates
Managing software with snaps
Users and access management
Exploring text and binary logs
Process management
Resource management
Service management
Planning for power interruptions
Installing a desktop environment

3. Storage

Adding a disk
Exploring redundant storage
Creating encrypted storage
Mounting disks automatically
Monitoring storage

4. Network

Network configuration with Netplan
Firewall administration with UFW
Monitoring network activity

5. Exploring Common Services

Hosting services on your server
Configuring an SSH server
Sharing files with Samba
Web hosting with Apache HTTP server
Web hosting with NGINX
Hosting a database with MariaDB
Monitoring the server with Cockpit
Virtualization with KVM/QEMU
Containers with LXC
Containers with Docker
Sharing media with Docker and Jellyfin
Cloud file hosting with Nextcloud

Conclusion

Your server and the internet
Next steps

Taught by

Scott Simpson

Computer Science / Ubuntu

Building an Ubuntu Server

الذهاب الي الدورة

Building an Ubuntu Server

بواسطة: LinkedIn Learning

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