In the field, managing users and permissions is something you'll find yourself doing quite a bit. New users will join your organization, while others will leave, so this is something that will become ingrained in your mental toolset. Even if you're the only person using your servers, you'll find yourself managing permissions for applications as well, given the fact that processes cannot function if they don't have access to their required resources. In this chapter, we took a lengthy dive into managing users, groups, and permissions. We worked through creating and removing users, assigning permissions, and managing administrative access with sudo. Practice these concepts on your server. When you get the hang of it, I'll see you in our next chapter, where we'll discuss all things related to storage. It's going to be awesome.
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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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Customer Reviews