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Ubuntu Server

Linux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It's recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Ubuntu has quickly become the most popular distribution among Linux users. And Ubuntu Server edition is quickly becoming the way to implement Linux in the enterprise. This "how to" course by VTC author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills you need to use Ubuntu Server edition. To begin learning, simply click on the movie links.

Introduction

Welcome
System Requirements

The Ubuntu Community

A Selection of Ubuntu Releases
Canonical & Community Support
The Ubuntu Repository Structure
Download Ubuntu Server & JeOS

The Installation Process

An Installation Plan
Basic Installation Steps
Text Installation Partitionings
Monitor the Installation
Server Installation Highlights
A Network Installation
Configure Kickstart
A Kickstart Configuration File

Filesystems & Command Lines

Filesystem Hierarchies
Partition Management with fdisk
Partition Management with parted
A Basic RAID Array
A Basic Logical Volume
/etc/fstab & the UUID
Standard Command Line Tools
Shell Management
Regular Permissions & More
Access Control Lists

Basic Ubuntu Server Administration

The Boot Process
GRUB Rescue Options
More Rescue Options
Upstart Replaces init
Scripts & Runlevels
Remote Administration with SSH
Create a Passphrase
Job Scheduling with cron & at
Log Configuration

Packages & Repositories

Default Repository Access
Connect to the Right Repository Mirror
When to Use Security Updates
The dpkg & apt Commands
Update with Graphical Tools
Create a Local Repository Mirror

Configure a Printer

Install CUPS / Add a Printer
An Overview of CUPS Configuration Files
Printer Management & Administrators
Printer Management Commands

Set up Users & Administrators

The Shadow Password Suite
Create Users at the Command Line
Create Users with users-admin
Configure Quotas
Custom /etc/sudoers
The PolicyKit

Network Administration

Basic Network Interface Configuration
Network Configuration Files
Network Troubleshooting
Configure an NIS Server
Configure an NIS Client
Configure an LDAP Server
Configure an LDAP Client

The Xfce Graphical Environment

Options for Installing Xfce
Configure the X Server
The Main Xfce Desktop
Remote Access

File Services

Configure an NFS Server
Configure a Samba Server
Shared Folders
Connect to Shared Directories

Additional Network Services

Install The LAMP Stack
Configure Apache
The DHCP Server
Caching & Forwarding DNS Services
Master DNS Nameserver Guidelines
Postfix for Email
Keep Servers in Sync with NTP

Security Options

Backup Tools
The AppArmor System
AppArmor Profiles
AppArmor Commands
TCP Wrappers
Firewall Management

Kernel Management

The Right Reason to Recompile a Kernel
Kernel Upgrades & Bootloaders
Source Code & Kernel Tools
Customize & Compile a Kernel

Virtual Machine Options

VMware Server
Virtualbox / Open Source Edition
Kernel-base Virtual Machine
Ubuntu JeOS on a Virtual Machine

Conclusion

Wrap Up

Credits

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