Ubuntu Server: From Beginner to Expert: Master Linux Server Administration, Networking, Security, Virtualization, Automation, Docker, and Cloud Infrastructure: 2 (Ubuntu Learning Series) - Softcover

BROOKS, RYAN

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798188353780

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Modern businesses, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications rely on Linux servers every day—and Ubuntu Server remains one of the most trusted operating systems powering today's infrastructure.

Whether you're an aspiring system administrator, DevOps engineer, IT professional, or developer, Ubuntu Server: From Beginner to Expert provides the practical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to confidently build, manage, secure, and troubleshoot production-ready Ubuntu Server environments.

Starting with the fundamentals and progressing to advanced administration, this comprehensive guide teaches the skills used by real-world Linux professionals.

Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

• Install and configure Ubuntu Server from scratch

• Manage users, groups, permissions, and storage

• Administer services using systemd

• Configure networking, DNS, SSH, and remote administration

• Deploy and manage Apache and Nginx web servers

• Secure servers with firewalls, SSH hardening, encryption, and access controls

• Automate administrative tasks with Bash scripting and cron

• Build and manage Docker containers and containerized services

• Configure virtualization technologies for efficient infrastructure management

• Monitor server health, optimize performance, and troubleshoot common problems

• Implement backup, recovery, logging, and maintenance strategies

• Apply enterprise best practices for reliable, scalable Ubuntu Server deployments

With practical walkthroughs, real-world administration scenarios, and production-focused examples, this book bridges the gap between theory and professional Linux administration.

Whether you're preparing for a career in system administration, supporting business infrastructure, deploying cloud services, or expanding your Linux expertise, this guide equips you with the skills needed to confidently manage Ubuntu Server in real-world environments.

Build the expertise to administer modern Linux servers with confidence and take the next step in your IT career.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798188353780
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196