Ubuntu Linux Server

Published on: 20th Apr 2014

Updated on: 14th Oct 2022

Overview

You can use anything in Ubuntu for free from installation to OS update. Aside from the free server operating system, there are tons of other open source programs for you to use for free. For example, if you want to host a website, you may choose either Apache or Nginx. Both are free.

But if you don't have any experience with Linux server, then, you might fear how to install and maintain it. In fact, it is quite straightforward to install Linux, especially Ubuntu Linux. On the other hand, if you are renting a Linux server, what you really need is to install the programs that you need. That will be even straightforward. Best thing about renting a server is that you may activate the backup service and it will save you from disaster recovery.

This Ubuntu blog contains the information on what to install in a server and it covers the basic and commonly used configurations.

Installation

• Ubuntu installation checklist
• Configure server IP address & DNS
• Install OpenSSH
• Configure firewall
• Install and configure fail2ban
• Install Nginx
• Install FTP
• Install php-fpm
• Install Node.js and PM2
• Hardening your server

Security

• File & Directory
• User & Groups Security

Misc

• Add a new hard disk/partition
• Backup user data
• Cleanup
• Compression Tool
• Frequently used commands
• Frequently used directories
• Scheduled a task

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Author

Lau Hon Wan, software developer.