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The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook

You're reading from   The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook A complete guide to Ubuntu 24.04, from installation to advanced security and development

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Product type Paperback
Published in Aug 2025
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835465202
Length 356 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Ken VanDine Ken VanDine
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Preface 1. Part 1: Getting to Know Ubuntu
2. Introduction to Ubuntu FREE CHAPTER 3. What’s New in Ubuntu 24.04? 4. Security and Transparency – The Advantages of Open Source Software 5. Getting Started with Ubuntu: A User’s Guide 6. Part 2: Getting the Most Out of Your Ubuntu System
7. Using Your Ubuntu Desktop 8. Software Discovery: Finding and Installing Applications 9. Software Updates: Enhancing Security and Stability 10. Getting Help: The Ubuntu Community and Beyond 11. Ubuntu in the Enterprise and at Scale 12. Command-Line Tricks and Shortcuts: Boosting Your Efficiency 13. Part 3: Security and Privacy
14. Introduction to Network Security 15. Understanding Firewalls 16. Safeguarding Information with Data Encryption 17. Part 4: Ubuntu, the Ultimate Development Platform
18. Ubuntu for Developers 19. Leveraging Containers for Development 20. Cloud-Style VMs on Your Desktop 21. Kubernetes Development on Your Desktop 22. Building Your Data Science Toolkit 23. Embracing the Spirit of Ubuntu 24. Other Books You May Enjoy
25. Index

Unlocking advanced LXD features for developers

LXD offers a range of advanced features that further enhance development workflows and provide greater control over containerized environments.

Remote access

Access and manage your LXD containers remotely through the secure REST API. This lets you control your development environments from anywhere, providing flexibility and convenience. You can use tools such as curl or dedicated LXD clients to interact with the API and manage your containers remotely. You can also configure a proxy device for secure connections, ensuring your communication with the LXD daemon is protected, especially when managing containers over untrusted networks.

Networking mastery

LXD allows you to configure virtual networks to isolate containers and simulate different network topologies. This is invaluable for testing and development, as it allows you to create complex network scenarios and evaluate your application’s behavior in various...

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