When you connect to a host via SSH, you'll be asked for your password, and after you authenticate you'll be connected. Instead of using your password though, you can authenticate via Public Key Authentication instead. The benefit to this is added security, as your system password is never transmitted during the process of connecting to the server. When you create an SSH key-pair, you are generating two files, a public key and a private key. These two files are mathematically linked, so if you connect to a server that has your public key, it will know it's you because you (and only you), have the private key that matches it. While public key cryptography as a whole is beyond the scope of this book, this method is far more secure than password authentication, and I highly recommend that you use it. To get the most out of the...
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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.
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Mastering Ubuntu Server - Second Edition
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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