Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server Administration
Deploying, Securing, and Managing Modern Ubuntu Servers in Production
What's Included:
Key Highlights
- Complete Ubuntu 24.04 LTS installation guide
- Secure SSH configuration and user management
- APT package management mastery
- Service management with systemd
- Disk, filesystem, LVM, and RAID configuration
- Networking configuration best practices
- Firewall setup and system hardening
- Logging, monitoring, and backup strategies
- Production best practices and automation
- Command cheat sheets and hardening checklists
Overview
Master Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server administration. Install, secure, configure networking, manage services, implement backups, and deploy production-ready Ubuntu servers.
The Problem
Ubuntu is powerful and widely adopted, but production-ready server administration requires more than a basic installation. Misconfigured services, weak security settings, and inconsistent maintenance practices can leave servers vulnerable and unreliable.
Common challenges include:
- Improper SSH and firewall configuration
- Insecure default settings
- Confusion around APT package management
- Storage misconfiguration with disks and LVM
- Weak backup and recovery strategies
- Lack of structured operational practices
Without systematic administration knowledge, Ubuntu servers can quickly become difficult to secure and maintain.
The Solution
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server Administration provides a structured path from initial installation to production-grade operations.
You will learn how to:
- Install and configure Ubuntu 24.04 LTS correctly
- Secure remote access and harden server configurations
- Manage services and packages efficiently
- Configure storage with LVM and RAID
- Deploy web and database services safely
- Implement logging, monitoring, and backup strategies
- Automate administrative tasks
The result: stable, secure, and maintainable Ubuntu server infrastructure.
About This Book
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Server Administration is a practical, production-focused guide to deploying, securing, and managing modern Ubuntu servers.
Ubuntu is the world’s most widely deployed Linux server distribution. With the release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat), administrators gain long-term stability, enterprise-grade support, and modern tooling designed for real production workloads.
This book provides step-by-step, hands-on guidance to help you confidently install, configure, secure, and maintain Ubuntu servers in real-world environments.
Build a Strong Administrative Foundation
You’ll begin with core skills every Ubuntu administrator must master:
- Installation and initial server configuration
- User and group management
- Secure SSH remote access
- Package management using APT
Manage Services, Storage, and Networking
Enterprise servers require careful configuration and maintenance. You’ll learn how to:
- Manage services with systemd
- Configure disks and filesystems
- Implement LVM and RAID for resilient storage
- Configure Ubuntu networking for stable connectivity
Security and Production Readiness
Security and operational reliability are central themes throughout the book. You’ll implement:
- Firewall configuration and system hardening
- Logging and monitoring strategies
- Backup and recovery planning
- Web and database service deployment
From Administration to DevOps
The final chapters guide you toward automation, scripting, and DevOps-oriented workflows — preparing you for modern infrastructure environments.
This book equips you to run secure, stable, and production-ready Ubuntu 24.04 LTS servers with confidence.
Who Is This Book For?
- System administrators managing Ubuntu servers
- IT professionals responsible for Linux infrastructure
- Developers deploying applications on Ubuntu
- Students learning Linux server administration
- Professionals transitioning into DevOps roles
Who Is This Book NOT For?
- Readers seeking a desktop-focused Ubuntu guide
- Advanced kernel developers seeking low-level kernel internals
- Administrators working exclusively with non-Linux systems
- Readers uninterested in production server management
Table of Contents
- Understanding Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- Installation and Initial Configuration
- Managing Users and Groups
- Secure Remote Access
- Package Management with APT
- Service Management with systemd
- Disk and Filesystem Management
- LVM and RAID on Ubuntu
- Network Configuration
- Hosting Web and Database Services
- Firewall and Security Configuration
- System Hardening Best Practices
- Logging and Monitoring
- Backup and Recovery
- Automation and Scripting
- From Ubuntu Administrator to DevOps Engineer
- Appendix: Ubuntu Server Command Cheat Sheet
- Appendix: Security Hardening Checklist
- Appendix: Web Server Configuration Templates
- Appendix: Troubleshooting Guide
- Appendix: Ubuntu Server Learning Roadmap
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with the Linux command line (recommended but not required)
- Access to a virtual machine, physical server, or cloud instance for practice
- Willingness to perform hands-on configuration exercises
