December 2025
Intermediate to advanced
704 pages
19h 14m
English
Overview
The latest version of the gold standard in Ubuntu Linux resources
In the freshly updated eleventh edition of Ubuntu Linux Bible, a team of veteran Linux educators delivers a comprehensive discussion of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Perfect for absolute beginners and experienced users and server admins alike, this book explains the ins-and-outs of installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing, and using Ubuntu systems.
This edition builds on the user-centric approach used by previous editions, showing you exactly how to perform common and essential tasks, like interfacing with popular IoT devices. The book covers:
- 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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