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Mastering Ubuntu Server - Third Edition

By : Jay LaCroix
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Mastering Ubuntu Server - Third Edition

By: Jay LaCroix

Overview of this book

Ubuntu Server has taken data centers around the world 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 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. This third edition is updated to cover the advancements of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and further train you to understand how to use Ubuntu Server, from initial deployment to creating production-ready resources for your network. The book begins with the concepts of user management, group management, and file system 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 include setting up QEMU & KVM, 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 this Ubuntu Server book, you will be well-versed in Ubuntu server’s advanced concepts and attain the required proficiency needed for Ubuntu Server administration.
Table of Contents (26 chapters)
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Index

Managing Files and Directories

In Chapter 4, Navigating and Essential Commands, we started looking deeper into Linux commands. We went over the most essential commands, covered the filesystem layout, as well as various methods to view the contents of files. In this chapter (as well as the next), we'll continue to expand on the command line and become more efficient while using the terminal. This time around, we'll expand a bit further on file management, take a look at input/output streams, and we'll also develop an understanding of symbolic links. Along the way, we will cover:

  • Copying, moving, and renaming files and directories
  • Editing files with the Nano and Vim text editors
  • Input and output streams
  • Using symbolic and hard links

Let's begin the chapter by taking a look at some methods we can use to alter the files and directories in the filesystem, such as copying and moving them.