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Mastering Ubuntu Server, 5th Edition: Ubuntu Server 26.04

Edition: Mastering Ubuntu Server is a practical guide to administering Ubuntu Server 26.04, from Linux fundamentals through security, automation, virtualization, containers, and AWS deployment. Its broad coverage suits readers building hands-on system administration skills, though the listed book details do not specify a format.

At a glance

Moves from core Linux commands, users, permissions, packages, storage, and networking into server services and infrastructure.
Topics include DNS, DHCP, Samba, NFS, MariaDB, Apache, NGINX, QEMU/KVM, LXD, Docker, and MicroK8s.
Covers Ansible and Terraform automation, AWS EC2 deployments, and managing Ubuntu fleets with Landscape.
Includes local AI model serving with Lemonade, AI Lab workload isolation, security, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Covers a broad progression from introductory server administration to virtualization, containers, automation, cloud deployment, and local AI.
Includes practical networking and service topics such as Netplan, SSH, DNS, DHCP, Samba, NFS, databases, and web servers.
The listing says no prior Ubuntu Server experience is required, while noting that Linux, IT administration, or shell experience can help with advanced material.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Edition	5th
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	September 28, 2026
Language	English
Print length	686 pages

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.56 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.55 x 9.25 inches

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1807305074
ISBN-13	978-1807305079

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Linux system administrators developing Ubuntu Server skills.
DevOps, cloud, site reliability, and infrastructure professionals working with Ubuntu environments.
Homelab users and IT learners interested in server services, containers, automation, or AWS.
Readers preparing for Canonical Academy's SysAdmin qualification or moving into Linux administration.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a narrow reference dedicated only to one service, tool, or certification exam.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What Ubuntu Server version does the book cover?

The title and description identify Ubuntu Server 26.04 as the focus.

Does it cover cloud and container deployment?

Yes. The listing describes deploying Ubuntu on AWS, provisioning AWS resources with Terraform, and using Docker and MicroK8s.

Is prior Ubuntu Server experience required?

The listing says no previous Ubuntu Server experience is required. It notes that basic computing familiarity is helpful and prior Linux or shell experience can help with advanced topics.

What are the listed book details?

The listing specifies a 5th edition, English language, and 686 pages. It does not specify the book format in the supplied details.