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Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS for Beginners
A Complete Guide to Installing, Configuring, and Managing Ubuntu Servers with Real-World Examples
Start your journey into Linux system administration with the most up-to-date and beginner-friendly guide to Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS. This practical book is designed for newcomers who want to deploy, configure, and manage Ubuntu servers confidently—without prior experience.
Step-by-step, you’ll install Ubuntu Server, master the command line, configure networking, set up secure remote access, deploy web services, and perform essential admin tasks. All commands and configurations are thoroughly explained and demonstrated using real-world examples tested on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
What This Book Covers:
Getting Started: Understand what Ubuntu Server is, how it differs from Desktop, and what’s new in version 24.04 LTS
Installation Guide: From hardware requirements to BIOS/UEFI, USB creation, guided setup, and initial configuration
Command-Line Basics: Learn essential Linux commands, file and user management, sudo, apt, and more
Networking: Set up static and dynamic IPs, configure Netplan, troubleshoot connections, and use SSH securely
Software Management: Master apt, enable PPAs, automate updates, and manage system packages efficiently
Web Server Deployment: Install and configure Apache or Nginx, host static websites, set up PHP and MySQL/MariaDB
Security Best Practices: Harden your server with UFW firewall rules, SSH key authentication, and Fail2ban
System Monitoring & Logging: Use tools like top, htop, journalctl, and log rotation to keep systems healthy
Automated Tasks: Schedule scripts with cron and create backups using rsync, tar, and Timeshift
Real-World Projects: Host a static website, deploy Nextcloud, run a private Git server, and set up WordPress
Preparing for Production: Set up a domain, configure DNS, enable SSL with Let’s Encrypt, and tune performance
Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Includes a quick-reference appendix, installation checklist, and sample configs
Who This Book Is For:
Beginners and students learning Linux server administration
Sysadmin trainees, DevOps aspirants, and IT professionals
Anyone managing a VPS, homelab server, or local development stack
Readers preparing for real-world administration without relying on guesswork
What Makes This Book Stand Out:
Focused exclusively on Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS, using real, tested commands
Written in a clear, conversational tone to make complex tasks approachable
Rich with practical projects and tutorials based on real use cases
Includes checklists, config templates, and troubleshooting tips to guide hands-on learning
Robert Austin is a Linux enthusiast, educator, and author of multiple selling technical guides. With a background in system administration and open-source infrastructure, Robert simplifies complex technology through hands-on instruction. His writing is trusted by readers worldwide who want to build technical skills through real-world projects—not theory.
ASIN : B0FCQJ7Q4D
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : June 9, 2025
Language : English
File size : 649 KB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Print length : 275 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #270,259 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #9 in System Administration #20 in Linux #61 in Windows Operating System