Ubuntu Server Administration
Installing, Configuring, and Managing Ubuntu Server in Production Environments
What's Included:
Key Highlights
- Ubuntu Server installation to production workflows
- APT + Snap package management explained
- systemd service administration
- Networking, storage, and filesystem strategies
- Security basics and advanced features
- Backups, automation, and cloud deployment
- Troubleshooting and production best practices
Overview
Master Ubuntu Server administration from installation to production operations. Learn APT and Snap, users and permissions, systemd, networking, storage, security, backups, automation, cloud deployments, and troubleshooting.
The Problem
Many Ubuntu Server deployments work at the beginning but fail over time due to weak security baselines, inconsistent updates, missing backups, and lack of production maintenance workflows—leading to downtime and avoidable incidents.
The Solution
This book provides a practical, production-focused roadmap for Ubuntu Server—covering installation, secure configuration, service management, networking, storage, automation, backups, cloud deployment, and troubleshooting.
About This Book
Master Ubuntu Server Administration for Real Production Environments
Ubuntu Server Administration is a practical, production-focused guide to installing, configuring, securing, and operating Ubuntu Server in modern IT environments.
Ubuntu Server is one of the most widely deployed server platforms in the world—trusted by startups, enterprises, and cloud providers for its stability, security, and strong open-source ecosystem. But running Ubuntu Server in production requires more than installing packages. It requires disciplined operations, security thinking, and reliable maintenance workflows.
What You Will Learn
- Ubuntu Server fundamentals, architecture, and installation best practices
- Post-install configuration and production-ready baseline hardening
- Package management with APT and managing Snap packages
- User, group, permissions, and filesystem security on Ubuntu Server
- Service management with systemd
- Process and resource management for performance and reliability
- Ubuntu Server networking configuration and troubleshooting
- Disk, storage, and filesystem strategies for real servers
- Ubuntu security basics and advanced security features
- Maintenance routines, updates, and LTS upgrade planning
- Backup and recovery workflows
- Automation and scheduling for repeatable operations
- Ubuntu Server in the cloud and common production scenarios
- Systematic troubleshooting techniques
Designed for Learning and Reference
The chapters are structured for both sequential learning and daily reference use. Practical examples, tested commands, and configuration guidance help you apply skills immediately.
Built Around Ubuntu LTS Workflows
Ubuntu Server is widely adopted in long-term support (LTS) environments. This book reflects that reality with stability-first practices, upgrade planning, and operational checklists.
Operate Ubuntu Server with Confidence
By the end of this book, you’ll be able to deploy Ubuntu Server reliably, run services safely, and maintain production environments with professional confidence.
Happy administering!
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Who Is This Book For?
- System administrators running Ubuntu Server in production
- DevOps engineers managing Ubuntu-based infrastructure
- Developers deploying apps on Ubuntu servers
- IT professionals transitioning from desktop to server administration
- Anyone working with Ubuntu LTS environments
Who Is This Book NOT For?
- Readers who want only generic Linux concepts (not Ubuntu-specific)
- Absolute beginners with no Linux fundamentals
- Experts looking for deep kernel engineering topics only
Table of Contents
- Why Ubuntu Server
- Ubuntu Server Architecture
- Installing Ubuntu Server
- Post-Installation Configuration
- Package Management with APT
- Snap Packages on Ubuntu Server
- User and Group Management
- Permissions and File System Security
- Managing Services with systemd
- Process and Resource Management
- Ubuntu Server Networking
- Disk, Storage, and File Systems
- Ubuntu Server Security Basics
- Advanced Security Features
- System Maintenance and Updates
- Backup and Recovery
- Automation and Scheduling
- Ubuntu Server in the Cloud
- Troubleshooting Ubuntu Server
- Production Best Practices
Requirements
- Basic Linux command line familiarity
- A VM/VPS or local lab environment for Ubuntu Server
- Willingness to practice real configuration tasks
