David Clinton, Christopher Negus | Ubuntu Linux Bible. 11th Edition (2026) [PDF, EPUB] [EN]

Becoming a Linux power user: Using the Shell, navigating the filesystem, and more
Installing and configuring an Ubuntu Linux desktop or server
Linux server administration, including managing remote access and common desktop network configuration settings
Linux security techniques, including cryptography, PAM, and AppArmor
The Ubuntu Linux Bible is intuitively organized, allowing you to skip quickly to the section you need in the moment. It also covers the latest version of the popular Linux distribution – v24.04 at the time of writing – as well as the previous version. You'll also find:

Complete coverage of the enterprise and network functionality offered by Ubuntu, like web servers, networked file sharing, and DHCP and DNS management
Up-to-date explanations of desktop Ubuntu configuration, including user management, system backups, printer and device management, and wireless features
End-of-chapter exercises and questions, complete with answers, to help you develop your hands-on Ubuntu skillset
Perfect for Ubuntu Linux beginners and novice users, Ubuntu Linux Bible is also an essential resource for anyone transitioning from Windows desktops and servers looking for concise, accurate, and expert guidance in the Ubuntu OS.

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About the Authors ................................................................................................................... xxiii
Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................................xxv
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... xxvii
Part I: Getting Started ..............................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Starting with Linux .................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2: Creating the Perfect Linux Desktop ............................................................................ 21
Part II: Becoming a Linux Power User ........................................................................................ 33
Chapter 3: Using the Shell ....................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 4: Moving Around the Filesystem .................................................................................. 67
Chapter 5: Working with Text Files ............................................................................................ 87
Chapter 6: Managing Running Processes ....................................................................................105
Chapter 7: Writing Simple Shell Scripts .....................................................................................121
Part III: Becoming a Linux System Administrator ....................................................................... 139
Chapter 8: Learning System Administration .............................................................................. 141
Chapter 9: Installing Linux ...................................................................................................... 161
Chapter 10: Getting and Managing Software ..............................................................................177
Chapter 11: Managing User Accounts .........................................................................................193
Chapter 12: Managing Disks and Filesystems .............................................................................215
Part IV: Becoming a Linux Server Administrator .........................................................................247
Chapter 13: Understanding Server Administration .....................................................................249
Chapter 14: Administering Networking .....................................................................................279
Chapter 15: Starting and Stopping Services ...............................................................................307
Chapter 16: Configuring a Print Server ......................................................................................327
Chapter 17: Configuring a Web Server ........................................................................................349
Chapter 18: Configuring an FTP Server ......................................................................................375
Chapter 19: Configuring a Windows File Sharing (Samba) Server .................................................389
Chapter 20: Configuring an NFS File Server ................................................................................407
Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Linux ...........................................................................................427
Part V: Learning Linux Security Techniques .............................................................................. 453
Chapter 22: Understanding Basic Linux Security ........................................................................455
Chapter 23: Enhancing Linux Security with AppArmor ................................................................483
Chapter 24: Understanding Advanced Linux Security ..................................................................491
Chapter 25: Securing Linux on a Network ..................................................................................521
Part VI: Engaging with Cloud Computing................................................................................... 535
Chapter 26: Shifting to Clouds and Containers............................................................................537
Chapter 27: Deploying Linux to the Cloud...................................................................................551
Chapter 28: Automating Apps and Infrastructure with Ansible.......................................................567
Chapter 29: Deploying Applications as Containers with Kubernetes................................................581
Part VII: Appendixes............................................................................................................... 599
Appendix A: Exercise Answers...................................................................................................601
Appendix B: Media...................................................................................................................653
Index......................................................................................................................................659