Ubuntu Linux Bible (11 ed)

By (author) Christopher Negus,David Clinton

ISBN13: 9781394349760

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 23/12/2025

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Description
The latest version of the gold standard in Ubuntu Linux resources In the freshly updated eleventh edition of Ubuntu Linux Bible, a team of veteran Linux educators delivers a comprehensive discussion of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Perfect for absolute beginners and experienced users and server admins alike, this book explains the ins-and-outs of installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing, and using Ubuntu systems. This edition builds on the user-centric approach used by previous editions, showing you exactly how to perform common and essential tasks, like interfacing with popular IoT devices. The book covers: Becoming a Linux power user: Using the Shell, navigating the filesystem, and more Installing and configuring an Ubuntu Linux desktop or server Linux server administration, including managing remote access and common desktop network configuration settings Linux security techniques, including cryptography, PAM, and AppArmor The Ubuntu Linux Bible is intuitively organized, allowing you to skip quickly to the section you need in the moment. It also covers the latest version of the popular Linux distribution – v24.04 at the time of writing – as well as the previous version. You'll also find: Complete coverage of the enterprise and network functionality offered by Ubuntu, like web servers, networked file sharing, and DHCP and DNS management Up-to-date explanations of desktop Ubuntu configuration, including user management, system backups, printer and device management, and wireless features End-of-chapter exercises and questions, complete with answers, to help you develop your hands-on Ubuntu skillset Perfect for Ubuntu Linux beginners and novice users, Ubuntu Linux Bible is also an essential resource for anyone transitioning from Windows desktops and servers looking for concise, accurate, and expert guidance in the Ubuntu OS.
Acknowledgments ix Introduction xxix Part I: Getting Started 1 Chapter 1: Starting with Linux 3 Chapter 2: Creating the Perfect Linux Desktop 21 Part II: Becoming a Linux Power User 43 Chapter 3: Using the Shell 45 Chapter 4: Moving Around the Filesystem 77 Chapter 6: Managing Running Processes 117 Chapter 7: Writing Simple Shell Scripts 133 Part III: Becoming a Linux System Administrator 151 Chapter 8: Learning System Administration 153 Chapter 9: Installing Linux 177 Chapter 10: Getting and Managing Software 201 Chapter 11: Managing User Accounts 215 Chapter 12: Managing Disks and Filesystems 237 Part IV: Becoming a Linux Server Administrator 267 Chapter 13: Understanding Server Administration 269 Chapter 14: Administering Networking 299 Chapter 15: Starting and Stopping Services 327 Chapter 16: Configuring a Print Server 363 Chapter 17: Configuring a Web Server r 385 Chapter 18: Configuring an FTP Server 413 Chapter 19: Configuring a Windows File Sharing (Samba) Server r 429 Chapter 20: Configuring an NFS File Server 447 Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Linux 467 Part V: Learning Linux Security Techniques 493 Chapter 22: Understanding Basic Linux Security y 495 Chapter 23: Understanding Advanced Linux Security y 525 Chapter 24: Enhancing Linux Security with AppArmor 553 Chapter 25: Securing Linux on a Network 561 Part VI: Engaging with Cloud Computing 585 Chapter 26: Shifting to Clouds and Containers 587 Chapter 27: Deploying Linux to the Public Cloud 601 Chapter 28: Automating Apps and Infrastructure with Ansible 619 Summary 647 Exercises 647 Appendix: Exercise Answers 649 Index 701
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