Ubuntu Server Tutorials


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Linux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It's recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Ubuntu has quickly become the most popular distribution among Linux users. And Ubuntu Server edition is quickly becoming the way to implement Linux in the enterprise. This "how to" course by VTC author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills you need to use Ubuntu Server edition. To begin learning, simply click on the movie links.

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Introduction
	Welcome	(02:51)
	System Requirements	(03:53)
The Ubuntu Community
	A Selection of Ubuntu Releases	(04:08)
	Canonical & Community Support	(03:25)
	The Ubuntu Repository Structure	(04:38)
	Download Ubuntu Server & JeOS	(04:27)
The Installation Process
	An Installation Plan	(05:13)
	Basic Installation Steps	(04:01)
	Text Installation Partitionings	(04:09)
	Monitor the Installation	(03:46)
	Server Installation Highlights	(04:12)
	A Network Installation	(05:52)
	Configure Kickstart	(06:08)
	A Kickstart Configuration File	(07:44)
Filesystems & Command Lines
	Filesystem Hierarchies	(06:31)
	Partition Management with fdisk	(05:29)
	Partition Management with parted	(06:02)
	A Basic RAID Array	(08:21)
	A Basic Logical Volume	(07:10)
	/etc/fstab & the UUID	(07:19)
	Standard Command Line Tools	(07:53)
	Shell Management	(03:34)
	Regular Permissions & More	(06:22)
	Access Control Lists	(04:21)
Basic Ubuntu Server Administration
	The Boot Process	(03:10)
	GRUB Rescue Options	(05:47)
	More Rescue Options	(04:00)
	Upstart Replaces init	(04:30)
	Scripts & Runlevels	(05:36)
	Remote Administration with SSH	(07:18)
	Create a Passphrase	(06:12)
	Job Scheduling with cron & at	(05:30)
	Log Configuration	(05:07)
Packages & Repositories
	Default Repository Access	(05:57)
	Connect to the Right Repository Mirror	(06:20)
	When to Use Security Updates	(03:22)
	The dpkg & apt Commands	(08:53)
	Update with Graphical Tools	(04:42)
	Create a Local Repository Mirror	(05:14)
Configure a Printer
	Install CUPS / Add a Printer	(05:43)
	An Overview of CUPS Configuration Files	(05:43)
	Printer Management & Administrators	(04:28)
	Printer Management Commands	(04:12)
Set up Users & Administrators
	The Shadow Password Suite	(05:21)
	Create Users at the Command Line	(02:59)
	Create Users with users-admin	(05:55)
	Configure Quotas	(05:52)
	Custom /etc/sudoers	(04:16)
	The PolicyKit	(04:08)
Network Administration
	Basic Network Interface Configuration	(04:15)
	Network Configuration Files	(04:07)
	Network Troubleshooting	(05:44)
	Configure an NIS Server	(06:20)
	Configure an NIS Client	(02:57)
	Configure an LDAP Server	(04:26)
	Configure an LDAP Client	(03:12)
The Xfce Graphical Environment
	Options for Installing Xfce	(03:56)
	Configure the X Server	(03:51)
	The Main Xfce Desktop	(04:28)
	Remote Access	(04:44)
File Services
	Configure an NFS Server	(05:05)
	Configure a Samba Server	(05:06)
	Shared Folders	(04:58)
	Connect to Shared Directories	(05:58)
Additional Network Services
	Install The LAMP Stack	(04:25)
	Configure Apache	(07:40)
	The DHCP Server	(04:55)
	Caching & Forwarding DNS Services	(05:59)
	Master DNS Nameserver Guidelines	(06:13)
	Postfix for Email	(07:00)
	Keep Servers in Sync with NTP	(02:38)
Security Options
	Backup Tools	(05:44)
	The AppArmor System	(03:16)
	AppArmor Profiles	(03:58)
	AppArmor Commands	(07:41)
	TCP Wrappers	(04:38)
	Firewall Management	(03:36)
Kernel Management
	The Right Reason to Recompile a Kernel	(03:05)
	Kernel Upgrades & Bootloaders	(02:39)
	Source Code & Kernel Tools	(05:26)
	Customize & Compile a Kernel	(05:12)
Virtual Machine Options
	VMware Server	(06:05)
	Virtualbox / Open Source Edition	(03:22)
	Kernel-base Virtual Machine	(05:20)
	Ubuntu JeOS on a Virtual Machine	(04:23)
Conclusion
	Wrap Up	(01:51)
Credits
	About this Author	(01:56)

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Title:	Ubuntu Server
Author:	Michael Jang
SKU:	33969
ISBN:	1-935320-31-9
Duration:	7.5 hrs / 87 Lessons
Compatibility:	Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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Ubuntu Server Tutorials

Introduction

The Ubuntu Community

The Installation Process

Filesystems & Command Lines

Basic Ubuntu Server Administration

Packages & Repositories

Configure a Printer

Set up Users & Administrators

Network Administration

The Xfce Graphical Environment

File Services

Additional Network Services

Security Options

Kernel Management

Virtual Machine Options

Conclusion

Credits