Ubuntu Server 22.04 Fundamentals

Master the Basics of Ubuntu Server 22.04. Get to grips with Installation, Configuration and Management.

What you'll learn

Understanding the Ubuntu Server 22.04 operating system, including its features and benefits

Installation and configuration of Ubuntu Server 22.04

Basic command line operations, including navigating the file system, creating and managing users and groups, and setting file permissions

Networking fundamentals, including configuring network interfaces, DNS settings, and firewall rules

Understanding of Ubuntu Server virtualization

Using SSH to securely connect to remote servers

Basic troubleshooting and system maintenance skills to keep your server running smoothly

Managing the Ubuntu Server Firewall

Advanced Storage Configuration using ZFS

Common Scripting Languages in Ubuntu Server

File Sharing through Samba

Requirements

While no specific prerequisites are required for taking this course, it is recommended that students have some basic familiarity with using computers and the command line. Some prior experience with Linux or Ubuntu would also be helpful, but not strictly necessary.

The course is designed to start with the fundamentals and build up from there, so even if you're new to Linux or Ubuntu, you should be able to follow along. The course materials are presented in a clear and concise manner, with plenty of examples and hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.

Description

Ubuntu Server 22.04 is a powerful and reliable operating system that is widely used in server environments. This course is designed to be short, sweet and straight to the point.In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Ubuntu Server 22.04 administration, from installation and configuration to advanced topics such as virtualization and troubleshooting. Through a series of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, you will gain practical experience in working with Ubuntu Server 22.04. You will learn how to set up and configure network interfaces, DNS settings, and firewall rules, as well as how to troubleshoot various parts of the Operating system. You will also gain a strong understanding of command line operations and basic system maintenance skills to keep your server running smoothly.This course is designed for IT students who want to develop their skills in server administration, as well as Homelab enthusiasts who want to set up a home server for personal use. No prior experience with Ubuntu or Linux is required, but some familiarity with computers and the command line would be beneficial. By the end of the course, you should feel confident in your ability to set up and manage an Ubuntu Server 22.04 system, and have a strong understanding of the principles and practices involved in server administration.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Ubuntu Distro Introduction

Lecture 2 What is a Server?

Lecture 3 Server Hardware

Lecture 4 What is Linux?

Lecture 5 What is Ubuntu Server?

Lecture 6 Terminal vs GUI Interfaces for Server Management

Section 3: Setup Ubuntu Server

Lecture 7 Download and Install Ubuntu Server

Lecture 8 Ubuntu Networking Fundamentals

Lecture 9 Updating and Upgrading Ubuntu Server

Lecture 10 Setup SSH and SSH Security (Remote Access)

Section 4: Users and Groups

Lecture 11 User Fundamentals

Lecture 12 Group Fundamentals

Lecture 13 Root User and Sudo Commands

Section 5: File Editing

Lecture 14 VIM vs Nano

Section 6: File and Storage

Lecture 15 Disk and File Structures in Ubuntu

Lecture 16 File Structure Cheat Sheet

Lecture 17 MDADM - Ubuntu RAID

Lecture 18 ZFS Overview

Lecture 19 RAID1 (Mirroring)

Lecture 20 Advanced: ZFS Configuration Example

Lecture 21 Management of Files in Ubuntu Server

Lecture 22 Ubuntu File Management Cheat Sheet

Lecture 23 Transfer Files to and from Ubuntu Servers (Secure Copy Protocol)

Lecture 24 Samba File Sharing

Section 7: Applications and Software

Lecture 25 Package Installation and Management

Lecture 26 Installing a Web Server (Apache2)

Lecture 27 Advanced: LAMP Installation and Configuration

Section 8: Security

Lecture 28 Ubuntu Server Firewall (UFW)

Lecture 29 Ubuntu Server Security Tips and Tricks

Section 9: Monitoring Tools and Troubleshooting Tips

Lecture 30 System Processor Monitoring

Lecture 31 Disk Space Monitoring

Lecture 32 Disk Performance Monitoring

Lecture 33 Network Monitoring

Lecture 34 Advanced: Disable IPV6 Temporarily on Ubuntu

Lecture 35 Processes

Lecture 36 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Lecture 37 Cron Jobs

Section 10: Scripting

Lecture 38 Bash Scripting Overview

Lecture 39 Bash Scripting - Additional Information

Section 11: Extra: Additional Help

Lecture 40 Ubuntu Documentation and Forums

Lecture 41 Ubuntu Pro

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to set up and administer Ubuntu Server 22.04,IT students who want to develop their skills in server administration and gain hands-on experience with Ubuntu Server 22.04,Homelab enthusiasts who want to set up an Ubuntu home server for personal use,Anyone interested in learning about Ubuntu Server 22.04, regardless of their level of technical expertise