Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use without compromising speed, power, or flexibility. It’s Linux for human beings, designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu 11.04 is the latest release–more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Sixth Edition, will get you up and running quickly. Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 11.04, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, programmer, or novice. The authors explain Ubuntu 11.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Ubuntu One cloud storage, Ubuntu Server, and the groundbreaking Unity desktop. This complete guide also covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will <ul>
<li>Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments</li> <li>Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to new release versions with upgraded applications </li> <li>Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide from forums and other means to get the help you need quickly</li> <li>Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation</li> <li>Learn how to use Ubuntu One to buy legal music from your favorite artists and how to use cloud storage to back up or share your important files</li> <li>Learn how you can be a part of the community that creates Ubuntu</li> </ul> The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms. The disk is preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu, including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), and Ubuntu Server.

The Official Ubuntu Book

Computers & Technology

Helmke, Matthew

Hill, Benjamin Mako

Graner, Amber

Burger, Corey

Operating Systems

PRENTICE/HALL

Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes ease of use, community, and support while enhancing speed, power, and flexibility. It is designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. This title serves a wide audience: novices who just want to test the waters and give Ubuntu a try, intermediate users, and those who want to take the next step toward becoming power users. It is not intended as a guide to highly technical uses like professional systems administration or programming, although there is some technical material here; the focus is on learning the landscape. New in this edition is deep coverage of the groundbreaking, user-experience-focused Unity desktop, an innovative new style of human—computer interaction that has undergone extensive development and testing to provide powerful, industry-leading usability. In addition, you will <ul>
<li>Learn how to use and customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments</li> <li>Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to new release versions with upgraded applications</li> <li>Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide to get the help you need quickly</li> <li>Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation</li> </ul> The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms. The disk is preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing, for novices and advanced users.

Rankin, Kyle

Bacon, Jono

Pearson P T R

Ubuntu Unleashed 2016 Edition is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Linux-based Ubuntu operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a long-time Ubuntu community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 15.10 while including tons of information that will continue to apply to future editions. Former Ubuntu Forum administrator Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 15.10 installation, configuration, productivity, multimedia, development, system administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, security, DevOps, and more—including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won’t find in any other book. Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu’s key productivity and Web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You’ll find new or improved coverage of Ubuntu’s Unity interface, various types of servers, software repositories, database options, virtualization and cloud services, development tools, monitoring, troubleshooting, Ubuntu’s push into mobile and other touch screen devices, and much more. <ul>
<li> Configure and customize the Unity desktop 
</li> <li> Get started with multimedia and productivity applications, including LibreOffice 
</li> <li> Manage Linux services, users, and software packages 
</li> <li> Administer and run Ubuntu from the command line 
</li> <li> Automate tasks and use shell scripting 
</li> <li> Provide secure remote access and configure a secure VPN 
</li> <li> Manage kernels and modules 
</li> <li> Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, DNS, and HTTP servers (Apache, Nginx, or alternatives) 
</li> <li> Learn about new options for managing large numbers of servers 
</li> <li> Work with databases (both SQL and the newest NoSQL alternatives) 
</li> <li> Get started with virtualization 
</li> <li> Build a private cloud with Juju and Charms 
</li> <li> Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, and new alternatives such as Go and Rust 
</li> <li> Learn about Ubuntu’s work toward usability on touchscreen and phone devices 
</li> </ul>
 Ubuntu 15.10 on DVD DVD includes the full Ubuntu 15.10 distribution for 64 bit computers (most desktop and notebooks systems today) as well as the complete LibreOffice office suite and hundreds of additional programs and utilities. Free Upgrade! Purchase this book and receive a free Ubuntu 16.04 Kick Start chapter after Ubuntu 16.04 is released. See inside back cover for details.

Ubuntu Unleashed 2016: Covering 15.10 and 16.04

Sams.

Book + Content Update Program Ubuntu Unleashed 2017 Edition is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly updated by a long-time Ubuntu community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 16.04 LTS release with forthcoming online updates for 16.10, 17.04, and 17.10 when they are released. Former Ubuntu Forum administrator Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 16.04 installation, configuration, productivity, multimedia, development, system administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, security, DevOps, and more—including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won’t find in any other book. Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu’s key productivity and Web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You’ll find new or improved coverage of navigation via Unity Dash, wireless networking, VPNs, software repositories, new NoSQL database options, virtualization and cloud services, new programming languages and development tools, monitoring, troubleshooting, and more. <ul>
<li>Configure and customize the Unity desktop</li> <li>Get started with multimedia and productivity applications, including LibreOffice</li> <li>Manage Linux services, users, and software packages</li> <li>Administer and run Ubuntu from the command line</li> <li>Automate tasks and use shell scripting</li> <li>Provide secure remote access and configure a secure VPN</li> <li>Manage kernels and modules</li> <li>Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, DNS, and HTTP servers (Apache, Nginx, or alternatives)</li> <li>Learn about new options for managing large numbers of servers</li> <li>Work with databases (both SQL and the newest NoSQL alternatives)</li> <li>Get started with virtualization</li> <li>Build a private cloud with Juju and Charms</li> <li>Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, and new alternatives such as Go and Rust</li> <li>Learn about Ubuntu’s work toward usability on touchscreen and phone devices</li> </ul>
 In addition, this book is part of InformIT’s exciting Content Update Program, which provides content updates for major technology improvements! As significant updates are made to Docker and Azure, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the technologies. As updates become available, they will be delivered to you via a free Web Edition of this book, which can be accessed with any Internet connection. To learn more, visit informit.com/cup. How to access the Web Edition: Follow the instructions inside to learn how to register your book to access the FREE Web Edition.

Ubuntu Unleashed 2017: Covering 16.10, 17.04, 17.10

The free Ubuntu operating system has won the hearts and minds of millions of users worldwide. It combines a strong technical platform, impressive quality, and an enthusiastic global community of users who relentlessly support, document, and test it. The Official Ubuntu Book, Ninth Edition, has been extensively updated with a single goal: to make running today’s Ubuntu even more pleasant and productive for you. It’s the ideal one-stop knowledge source for Ubuntu novices, those upgrading from older versions or other Linux distributions, and anyone moving toward power-user status. Its expert authors focus on what you need to know most about installation, applications, media, administration, software applications, and much more. You’ll discover powerful Unity desktop improvements that make Ubuntu even friendlier and more convenient. You’ll also connect with the amazing Ubuntu community and the incredible resources it offers you. Learn how to <ul>
<li>Reliably install, customize, and update Ubuntu for any home, business, school, or government environment</li> <li>Get up and running quickly, and then explore Ubuntu and download powerful free software</li> <li>Customize Ubuntu for performance, accessibility, and fun</li> <li>Get comfortable with the highly efficient Ubuntu command line</li> <li>Install, administer, and secure Ubuntu Server, including advanced features such as LVM and RAID</li> <li>Get involved with related Ubuntu projects</li> <li>Help build, promote, distribute, support, document, or translate Ubuntu</li> <li>Get up-to-the-minute help and troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide </li> </ul>

Official Ubuntu Book, The

Joseph, Elizabeth

Rey, Jose

Pearson

The Most Useful Tutorial and Reference, with Hundreds of High-Quality Examples for Every Popular Linux Distribution “First Sobell taught people how to use Linux . . . now he teaches you the power of Linux. A must-have book for anyone who wants to take Linux to the next level.” –Jon “maddog” Hall, Executive Director, Linux International Discover the Power of Linux—Covers macOS, too! <ul>
<li>Learn from hundreds of realistic, high-quality examples, and become a true command-line guru</li> <li>Covers MariaDB, DNF, and Python 3</li> <li>300+ page reference section covers 102 utilities, including macOS commands</li> </ul>
 For use with all popular versions of Linux, including Ubuntu,™ Fedora,™ openSUSE,™ Red Hat,® Debian, Mageia, Mint, Arch, CentOS, and macOS Linux is today’s dominant Internet server platform. System administrators and Web developers need deep Linux fluency, including expert knowledge of shells and the command line. This is the only guide with everything you need to achieve that level of Linux mastery. Renowned Linux expert Mark Sobell has brought together comprehensive, insightful guidance on the tools sysadmins, developers, and power users need most, and has created an outstanding day-to-day reference, updated with assistance from new coauthor Matthew Helmke. This title is 100 percent distribution and release agnostic. Packed with hundreds of high-quality, realistic examples, it presents Linux from the ground up: the clearest explanations and most useful information about everything from filesystems to shells, editors to utilities, and programming tools to regular expressions. Use a Mac? You’ll find coverage of the macOS command line, including macOS-only tools and utilities that other Linux/UNIX titles ignore. A Practical Guide to Linux® Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, Fourth Edition, is the only guide to deliver <ul>
<li>A MariaDB chapter to get you started with this ubiquitous relational database management system (RDBMS)</li> <li>A masterful introduction to Python for system administrators and power users</li> <li>In-depth coverage of the bash and tcsh shells, including a complete discussion of environment, inheritance, and process locality, plus coverage of basic and advanced shell programming</li> <li>Practical explanations of core utilities, from aspell to xargs, including printf and sshfs/curlftpfs, PLUS macOS–specific utilities from ditto to SetFile</li> <li>Expert guidance on automating remote backups using rsync</li> <li>Dozens of system security tips, including step-by-step walkthroughs of implementing secure communications using ssh and scp</li> <li>Tips and tricks for customizing the shell, including step values, sequence expressions, the eval builtin, and implicit command-line continuation</li> <li>High-productivity editing techniques using vim and emacs</li> <li>A comprehensive, 300-plus-page command reference section covering 102 utilities, including find, grep, sort, and tar</li> <li>Instructions for updating systems using apt-get and dnf</li> <li>And much more, including coverage of BitTorrent, gawk, sed, find, sort, bzip2, and regular expressions</li> </ul>

Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A

Sobell, Mark

Addison-Wesley Professional

Covers 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, and 19.10 Ubuntu Unleashed 2019 Edition is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly updated, including two new chapters, by a long-time Ubuntu community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 18.04 LTS release, with forthcoming online updates for 18.10, 19.04, and 19.10 when they are released. Linux writer Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 18.04 LTS installation, configuration, productivity, multimedia, development, system administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, security, DevOps, and more—including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won’t find in any other book. Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu’s key productivity and web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You’ll find new or improved coverage of the Ubuntu desktop experience, common web servers and software stacks, containers like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as a wealth of systems administration information that is stable and valuable over many years. <ul>
<li>Configure and use the Ubuntu desktop </li> <li>Get started with multimedia and productivity applications, including LibreOffice </li> <li>Manage Linux services, users, and software packages </li> <li>Administer and run Ubuntu from the command line </li> <li>Automate tasks and use shell scripting </li> <li>Provide secure remote access and configure a secure VPN </li> <li>Manage kernels and modules </li> <li>Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, DNS, and HTTP servers (Apache, Nginx, or alternatives) </li> <li>Learn about new options for managing large numbers of servers </li> <li>Work with databases (both SQL and the newest NoSQL alternatives) </li> <li>Get started with virtualization and cloud deployment, including information about containers </li> <li>Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, and gain an introduction to new alternatives such as Go and Rust</li> </ul>

Ubuntu Unleashed 2019: Covering 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, and 19.10

Covers 20.04, 20.10, and 21.04 Ubuntu Linux Unleashed 2021 Edition is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly updated by a long-time Ubuntu user and early community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release, with a forthcoming online update mid-2021, at the halfway mark before the next LTS release comes out. Linux writer Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 20.04 LTS installation, configuration, productivity, command-line usage, development, systems administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, cloud computing, DevOps, and more--including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won't find in any other book. Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu's key productivity and web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You will find new or improved coverage of the Ubuntu desktop experience, common web servers and software stacks, an introduction to containers like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as a wealth of systems administration information that is stable and valuable over many years. <ul> <li>Configure and use the Ubuntu desktop</li> <li>Get started with multimedia and productivity applications</li> <li>Manage Linux services, users, and software packages</li> <li>Administer and run Ubuntu from the command line</li> <li>Automate tasks and use shell scripting</li> <li>Provide secure remote access and configure a secure VPN</li> <li>Manage kernels and modules</li> <li>Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, DNS, and HTTP servers (Apache, Nginx, or alternatives)</li> <li>Work with databases (SQL) and learn about NoSQL alternatives</li> <li>Get started with virtualization and cloud deployment, including information about containers</li> <li>Learn about options for managing large numbers of servers, including in the cloud</li> <li>Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, and gain an introduction to new alternatives such as Go and Rust</li> </ul>

Ubuntu Linux Unleashed 2021 Edition

Networking & Cloud Computing

Ub&gt;The Official Ubuntu Book, Fifth Edition, will get you up and running quickly. Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 10.04, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors explain Ubuntu 10.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Kubuntu, Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and Ubuntu Server. This complete guide also covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small

If you want to gain insight into the real-world uses of VMware ESX and ESXi, this book provides scores of step-by-step solutions for working with these products in a wide range of network environments. You'll not only learn the basics -- how to pool resources from hardware servers, computer clusters, networks, and storage, and then distribute them among virtual machines -- but also the stumbling blocks you'll encounter when you monitor systems, troubleshoot problems, and deal with security. In addition to the recipes, VMware Cookbook includes background information to help you determine your virtualization needs. You'll come to view VMware as part of the real environment, alongside operating systems, storage, and logical and physical network components. 
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<li>Follow best practices for installing VMware in your environment</li>
<li>Discover how to secure and monitor your network</li>
<li>Understand disk storage implementation and configuration</li>
<li>Learn resource management using the distributed resource scheduler, shares, and resource pools</li>
<li>Configure logical and physical networks</li>
<li>Learn how to clone and migrate servers</li>
<li>Gain valuable tips for configuration and fine-tuning</li>
</ul>
Many resources can teach you about virtualization and the basics of VMware. This book is for system administrators who are ready to go beyond an introduction.

VMware Cookbook: A Real-World Guide to Effective VMware Use

Troy, Ryan

O'Reilly Media

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The Official Ubuntu Book

The Official Ubuntu Book

Ubuntu Unleashed 2016: Covering 15.10 and 16.04

Ubuntu Unleashed 2017: Covering 16.10, 17.04, 17.10

Official Ubuntu Book, The

Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming, A

Ubuntu Unleashed 2019: Covering 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, and 19.10

Ubuntu Linux Unleashed 2021 Edition

The Official Ubuntu Book

VMware Cookbook: A Real-World Guide to Effective VMware Use