Preface

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• What this book covers
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1. Part 1: Getting to Know Ubuntu

2. Introduction to Ubuntu FREE CHAPTER

• A brief history of Ubuntu
• The Ubuntu mission – free software for everyone
• Ubuntu releases – trust through stability
• The power of community – collaboration and support
• Summary
• Further reading

3. What’s New in Ubuntu 24.04?

• A fresh look and feel – desktop environment enhancements
• Under-the-hood improvements
• Security focus – enhanced protection
• Summary
• Further reading

4. Security and Transparency – The Advantages of Open Source Software

• I am who I am because of who we all are
• What is free software?
• Many people make light work – the power of open source
• Transparency builds trust – a foundation for secure computing
• How to make your mark on the world
• A showcase of open source projects
• Summary
• Further reading

5. Getting Started with Ubuntu: A User’s Guide

• Booting up – your first steps with Ubuntu
• Installation made easy – a guided process
• Ubuntu Welcome
• Essential hardware – installing necessary drivers
• Summary
• Further reading

6. Part 2: Getting the Most Out of Your Ubuntu System

7. Using Your Ubuntu Desktop

• Mastering the desktop – your gateway to applications
• Unveiling the power of workspaces – multitasking made easy
• Introducing tiling window management
• Capturing screenshots and screen recording
• Controlling your desktop like a pro with keyboard shortcuts
• Working with files and folders – the power of file management
• The power of customization – tailoring your Ubuntu experience
• A tour of essential applications
• Summary
• Further reading

8. Software Discovery: Finding and Installing Applications

• Introducing Debian packages
• Introducing Snap packages
• Unveiling the Ubuntu App Center: your one-stop shop for applications
• Exploring the power of Snap
• The power of the command line: installing software with APT and Snap
• Advanced Snap concepts
• Summary
• Further reading

9. Software Updates: Enhancing Security and Stability

• The importance of updates: constantly vigilant
• Keeping your system updated: exploring update methods
• Best practices for smooth updates: a proactive approach
• Ubuntu Pro
• Troubleshooting update issues: when things don’t go as planned
• Summary
• Further reading

10. Getting Help: The Ubuntu Community and Beyond

• Official Ubuntu documentation: a reliable reference
• The Ubuntu community: a wealth of knowledge and support
• Beyond Ubuntu: exploring online resources
• Reporting bugs
• Summary
• Further reading

11. Ubuntu in the Enterprise and at Scale

• What is Landscape?
• Why use Landscape?
• Key features of Landscape
• Identity management
• Configuring authd at scale with Landscape
• Summary
• Further reading

12. Command-Line Tricks and Shortcuts: Boosting Your Efficiency

• Mastering navigation: moving around with ease
• Essential file and directory management: taking control
• Advanced techniques: working with permissions and ownership
• Mastering text manipulation with powerful tools
• Process control
• Disk usage
• Hardware information
• Fun and useful utilities
• Beyond the basics: exploring advanced features
• Summary
• Further reading

13. Part 3: Security and Privacy

14. Introduction to Network Security

• The connected world: a landscape of potential threats
• Building a secure foundation: essential security practices
• Summary
• Further reading

15. Understanding Firewalls

• Why you need a firewall?
• UFW: your friendly firewall
• Diving deeper with iptables
• Advanced routing with iptables
• Best practices
• Summary
• Further reading

16. Safeguarding Information with Data Encryption

• Why encrypt your entire disk?
• Securing your system with LUKS full disk encryption
• TPM-backed full disk encryption: enhanced security with hardware integration
• ZFS on root: a robust foundation with integrated encryption
• Encrypting your home directory
• Encrypting a USB drive
• Secure remote access with SSH
• Summary
• Further reading

17. Part 4: Ubuntu, the Ultimate Development Platform

18. Ubuntu for Developers

• Why choose Ubuntu?
• Essential development tools on Ubuntu
• Beyond the basics: Advanced development resources
• Continuous learning and exploration
• Contributing to the open source community
• Summary

19. Leveraging Containers for Development

• The LXD advantage: Redefining development workflows
• LXD on Ubuntu: A step-by-step guide
• LXD container management
• Crafting development environments with LXD
• Creating and using your first LXD container
• Unlocking advanced LXD features for developers
• LXD in action: Real-world development use cases
• LXD versus Docker: Choosing the right containerization tool
• Best practices for LXD development
• The future of LXD in development
• Summary
• Further reading

20. Cloud-Style VMs on Your Desktop

• Why Multipass?
• Getting started with Multipass
• Multipass GUI
• Summary
• Further reading

21. Kubernetes Development on Your Desktop

• Why MicroK8s?
• Getting started with MicroK8s
• Developing with MicroK8s
• MicroK8s for specific workflows
• Advanced MicroK8s techniques
• Summary
• Further reading

22. Building Your Data Science Toolkit

• Why Canonical’s Data Science Stack?
• The components of Data Science Stack
• Getting started with Data Science Stack
• Leveraging Data Science Stack
• Advanced usage
• Summary
• Further reading

23. Embracing the Spirit of Ubuntu

• A retrospective: exploring the potential of Ubuntu
• Beyond the book: the open road of exploration
• Conclusion: the spirit of Ubuntu

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25. Index