Ubuntu Server: Getting started with a Linux Server

00:00 Intro
01:01 Server Hardware
02:12 Physical Server (bare metal) vs. Virtual Machine (VM)
03:08 Software
04:42 Installing Ubuntu Server
12:14 The Linux Command Line
12:54 Security
13:37 Automatic Updates
18:21 Networking
19:40 Remote Access (local network)
21:37 Ubuntu Server... A Base to Build on
22:04 installing a GUI (Graphical User Interface)
24:29 Remote Login to Server Desktop (local network)
27:37 Cockpit
30:57 Adding a User Account
32:08 Adding Administrative Privileges
33:13 Switch Users
33:47 Becoming "root"
34:32 Listing User Accounts
34:49 Removing a User
35:16 Enable the "root" Account
35:59 Disable the "root" Account
36:19 Changing the Hostname
38:22 Tasksel
39:30 LAMP Stack
43:42 Adding a Drive
44:56 Partition the Drive
46:15 Format the Drive
47:01 Mount the Drive
48:26 Immutable Mount Point
49:31 UUID (Universally Unique Identifier)
50:06 Automatically Mount the Drive
51:21 Testing time!
52:11 File Permissions
53:21 User Access
55:51 File Sharing With Samba
56:32 Add a Samba User
57:06 Create a Samba Share
59:07 Accessing the Network Share From Windows
01:00:19 The Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw)
01:00:51 Firewall Rules
01:02:28 netstat (network statistics)
01:04:08 Monitoring Server Resources
01:06:51 Tip Time
01:08:16 The End

From creating network file shares to hosting websites (and so much more), Ubuntu Server is a solid base for setting up your projects.

Starting with the installation process, we'll then configure the server. For those not comfortable in a purely command line environment, we'll also look at installing a graphical desktop.

As well as setting up remote access and creating a network share with Samba, other topics will include adding users, file permissions, monitoring, and even installing a LAMP stack.

Whether on physical hardware, in a virtual machine, or even in the cloud, start your journey into Linux servers with Ubuntu Server.

Website links:

XCP-ng

Proxmox

Create a Virtual Machine using VirtualBox

Ubuntu

Etcher

Static IP: Beginner's guide to setting up static (and reserved) IP addresses on a home network

Applications - Cockpit Project

Additional credits:

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[heckyes]

Wow, what a terrific "hold your hand" through the entire process!

[Flisgut]

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[StephanAal-rddw]

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[MCLIcpfan]

This is the best installation video I have found yet. Thanks for posting it hope you make some more videos. Your the perfect pace for new users to follow and set up.

[marktahu]

As many others also have - I read the documentation and the manual but piecing it all together in a coherent way takes a lot more clarity, like the others I finally found your channel - Thank you so much for all your explanations and helps - they have given me the green light to finally set up my own server.

[amyperkins]

This is really awesome, thank you. Very clear instructions with just enough context. In a day or so I was able to set up a server with unattended upgrades and cockpit, add docker, pi-hole and portainer, install a new drive and set up samba. And I learned a bunch of helpful stuff in the process. Thanks again!

[dude]

Such a clear video, this should be a template for how all instructional videos are made. Nothing is missed out or skipped over. The commands are explained. The video stays on track without getting drawn into long discussions about different topics. Everything follows a natural logical order. Thanks for making. Subscribed

[renends]

This video is excellent for understanding how a server is installed and configured.
Videos like this are rare, great tips, technical, however, an easy to understand explanation and straight to the point.
Thanks!

[WebVid]

I want to express my appreciation for the effort, knowledge and skill you shared through this video. The pacing was perfect. I'm extremely grateful to have come away having learned something I'd been putting off for years. Thank you!

[seanbeardsley]

This tutorial was quite informative! I just finished setting up a server and having the foundations of a real server means I do not have to worry about a feature that I need to do lots of external research on, at least for the base. Excellent work, and it definitely is the perfect tutorial :0)

[thatkajunguy]

I recently found your channel and I am very impressed with how you walk your viewers through the whole process. I'm new to Raspberry Pi but going through your videos I feel I am ready to jump in. Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge.
😎👍

[BuzzKiller]

I know it's been a while since you made this, but I'm so happy I found it. It was immensely helpful!!!

[paulybaca]

Haven't left a comment on YouTube in years however your instructional video by far hands down is the best one yet. Lots of content creators could learn a thing or two from you sir. You are one smart man. Thank you very much.

[raygilbers]

I've watched many tutors on YouTube about many subjects but this is really one of the bests i've seen. All details are explained why one should do something and why not etc etc . If youre about to start Ubuntu server this is the Tutor to watch and help you get started!!!

[clemabiz]

Thanks, this is by far the best tutorial I have watched in terms of clarity, completeness and accuracy with all the technical jargon simplified. Greatly appreciate your time effort and patience👍👋

[StephanLeGuard]

Byte - this video was easy to understand and well put together! As soon as I can find a spare pc that will do the job laying about I'm going to give the server build a go myself. Thank You.

[bretlinden]

Dude, no joke...your video has helped me to understand more about Linux than I've been able to pick up googling and experimenting the last 20 years. You are an excellent teacher. Good pace, good explanations, good attention to detail and explaining those details. ALL tutorial videos should be like this one. Great work.

[ericherod]

Hey! Just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I just set up an old laptop for use as a server and I used your video to get Ubuntu Server up and running on it. This was my first time installing and setting up a server. I followed every step in your video and everything appears to be working properly. Thanks again!!

[bankensama]

What an excellent explanation, y have tried several times to do this with varying degrees of success, but with this I could really understand and do things better first try. The cockpit part was cherry on top(new for me). Really thank you. Greetings from México.

[alonzc.]

Best video on ubuntu and ubuntu server. Thank you. Gave more help than just setting up a server. Explained things along the way that should (but dont need to be) understood.