The Linux platform has long been a very popular choice for hosting databases. Given the fact that databases power a large majority of popular websites across the internet nowadays, this is a very important role for servers to fill. Ubuntu Server is also a very popular choice for this purpose, as its stability is a major benefit to the hosting community. This time around, we'll take a look at MariaDB, a popular fork of MySQL. The goal won't be to provide a full walkthrough of MySQL's syntax (as that would be a full book in and of itself), but we'll focus on setting up and maintaining database servers utilizing MariaDB, and we'll even go over how to set up a master/slave relationship between them. If you already have a firm understanding of how to architect databases, you'll still benefit from this chapter as we'll be discussing...
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Mastering Ubuntu Server - Second Edition
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Overview of this book
Ubuntu Server has taken the data centers by storm. Whether you're deploying Ubuntu for a large-scale project or for a small office, it is a stable, customizable, and powerful Linux distribution that leads the way with innovative and cutting-edge features. For both simple and complex server deployments, Ubuntu's flexible nature can be easily adapted to meet to the needs of your organization. With this book as your guide, you will learn all about Ubuntu Server, from initial deployment to creating production-ready resources for your network. The book begins with the concept of user management, group management, and filesystem permissions. Continuing into managing storage volumes, you will learn how to format storage devices, utilize logical volume management, and monitor disk usage. Later, you will learn how to virtualize hosts and applications, which will cover setting up KVM/QEMU, as well as containerization with both Docker and LXD. As the book continues, you will learn how to automate configuration with Ansible, as well as take a look at writing scripts. Lastly, you will explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques when working with Ubuntu Server that are applicable to real-world scenarios.
By the end of the book, you will be an expert Ubuntu Server administrator who is well-versed in its advanced concepts.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Deploying Ubuntu Server
Managing Users
Managing Storage Volumes
Connecting to Networks
Managing Software Packages
Controlling and Monitoring Processes
Setting Up Network Services
Sharing and Transferring Files
Managing Databases
Serving Web Content
Learning Advanced Shell Techniques
Virtualization
Running Containers
Automating Server Configuration with Ansible
Securing Your Server
Troubleshooting Ubuntu Servers
Preventing and Recovering from Disasters
Using the Alternate Installer
Assessments
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