Ubuntu System Administration Guide : Ubuntu Desktop, Server, security, and DevOps automation

Learn Ubuntu installation, desktop configuration, and network security essentials. Implement desktop virtualization (KVM, Vagrant) and local containerization (Docker, Minikube). Deploy Ubuntu Server on metal, cloud, and configure advanced networking. Build production Kubernetes clusters, including master, workers, and services.

This book systematically builds your expertise, starting with Ubuntu''s ecosystem, installation, and desktop configuration, including diverse window managers and essential networking like VPNs. You will then cover virtualization with KVM and Vagrant, followed by modern containerization using Docker and local Kubernetes (Minikube). The book transitions to server mastery, covering various installation methods, robust health checks, and advanced server networking, including firewalls and VPN servers. It progresses to professional server virtualization with KVM and the deployment of full Kubernetes clusters. Finally, you will learn to set up web servers, deploy diverse applications, and automate tasks with powerful CI/CD pipelines, embodying DevOps practices.