You love it as the worlds most popular desktop Linux distribution, and now Ubuntu is available at a server near you. Embracing the very same features desktop users have grown to love, system administrators are rapidly adopting Ubuntu due to their ability to configure, deploy, and manage network services more effectively than ever. Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration guides you through all of the key configuration and administration tasks youll need to know. Whether youre interested in adopting Ubuntu within a Fortune 500 environment or just want to use Ubuntu to manage your home network, this book is your goto guide to using the distribution securely for a wide variety of network services. Topics include file, print, web, and FTP management, commandline tips and tricks, automated installation, configuration and deployment processes, and kernel management. What youll learn Effectively and securely install, update, and deploy your Ubuntu server Configure your server to operate most effectively for a wide variety of purposes, including as a web server, FTP server, and a file and printer manager Rev up your commandline knowledge by taking advantage of littleknown shellrelated features, tips, and tricks Remotely manage your server through a wide variety of services Who this book is for System administrators and application developers seeking to use Ubuntu as a Linux server. Table of Contents Installing Ubuntu Server Getting the Most Out of the Command Line Performing Essential System Administration Tasks Performing File System Management Tasks Configuring Your Server for Security Setting the System to Your Hand Running It Anyway You Like Making Connection Configuring Network Infrastructure Services Using Ubuntu Server As a File and Print Server Setting Up Web Services Multiplying Your Server